Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Oakville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oakville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oakville. The rest are spread across Meriden (8), Waterbury (6), and New Britain (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.0, 3.2 |
Closest matches for Oakville: Ferrari's Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Naugatuck, 4.8 stars from 267 reviews, lists Saturday hours); KJ Brands Appliance (18.1 miles away, based in New Britain, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.5 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Oakville
Most dryer calls in Oakville come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Installing, repairing and maintaining gas piping and approved gas appliances requires a state heating, piping and cooling license (such as the G-1/G-2 gas license or a broader B, D or S license) issued through the Department of Consumer Protection. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Oakville
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oakville, CT
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.