A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Dover and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dover, DE
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dover. 7 of them are based in Dover itself, and the rest are spread across Middletown (3), Bridgeton (2), and Camden Wyoming (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: D J's Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 17 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Dover: Big Red Services - HVAC, Plumbing, Electric (3.3 miles away, based in Camden Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 335 reviews); County Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in Wyoming, 4.9 stars from 73 reviews); Del-Mar Appliance (0.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 48 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Dover Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dover 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.
Gas piping installation and connection falls within licensed plumbing and HVACR services overseen by the state Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners, and the homeowner exemption does not cover gas piping. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter II
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Dover
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dover, DE
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dover technician which parts to bring.