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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Rockville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rockville, CT
40 repair companies serve Rockville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hartford (9), Glastonbury (5), and Enfield (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Connecticut Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Rockville. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.4, 4.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Rockville are A Action Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Rockville
Most dryer calls in Rockville 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)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Rockville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockville, CT
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rockville technician which parts to bring.