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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Seaford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Seaford
Within 30 miles of Seaford there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Salisbury (7), Easton (2), and Rehoboth Beach (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Appliance Repair De is the nearest, roughly 12.4 miles from Seaford. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.4, 13.9, 14.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
Closest matches for Seaford: Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.6 stars from 187 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Dryer Notes for Seaford, DE
Most dryer calls in Seaford 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 Seaford
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Seaford, DE
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Seaford do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Seaford
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.