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 Stamford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Stamford
Within 30 miles of Stamford there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 list an address in Stamford, and other nearby bases include Norwalk (7), White Plains (3), and Greenwich (2). Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT, around 1.5 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Stamford: Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 3rd Person Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 386 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (12.0 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Stamford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Stamford 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 Stamford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stamford, 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 Stamford technician which parts to bring.