The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Glasgow listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Glasgow
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glasgow. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Padele Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Glasgow. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 4.0, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
The leading options for Glasgow are County Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Elkton, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (21.3 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Glasgow
Most dryer calls in Glasgow 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
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Glasgow
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Glasgow, DE
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Glasgow
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.