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 Georgetown listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Georgetown
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Georgetown. 1 list an address in Georgetown, and the rest are spread across Salisbury (7), Ocean City (3), and Rehoboth Beach (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair De, about 0.3 miles away. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Georgetown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 11.8, 12.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Georgetown: Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed Wright's Appliance & Repair Service, Inc. (11.8 miles away, based in Lewes, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Georgetown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Georgetown 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
Questions to Ask a Georgetown Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Georgetown, 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 Georgetown technician which parts to bring.