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. The Willimantic listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Willimantic
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Willimantic. Other nearby bases include Hartford (9), Glastonbury (5), and Middletown (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Leo Perez Appliance Repair Hub is the nearest, roughly 6.3 miles from Willimantic. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Willimantic. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.3, 6.7, 11.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for Willimantic: A Action Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keith's Appliances (15.8 miles away, based in Norwich, 4.9 stars from 1,992 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keith's Appliances (28.0 miles away, based in Mystic, 4.9 stars from 1,021 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Waterford, 4.8 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
What Willimantic Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Willimantic 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.
Before You Book in Willimantic
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Willimantic, 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 Willimantic technician which parts to bring.