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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Amesbury, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Amesbury
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amesbury. 1 of them are based in Amesbury itself, and the rest are spread across Lawrence (6), North Andover (4), and Peabody (4). Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Local Appliance Repair Service Amesbury is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Amesbury. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.3, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
The leading options for Amesbury are Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (15.0 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Plaistow (8.4 miles away, based in Plaistow, 4.8 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (22.5 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Amesbury, MA
Most dryer calls in Amesbury 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 to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Amesbury
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Amesbury, MA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Amesbury technician which parts to bring.