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 Barnstable and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Barnstable
16 repair companies serve Barnstable from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Hyannis (4), New Bedford (4), and East Falmouth (3). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: KAM Appliances, around 2.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barnstable. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
At the top of the Barnstable list: KAM Appliances (2.7 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane Appliance (14.2 miles away, based in East Falmouth, 4.9 stars from 1,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.5 stars from 125 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Barnstable
Most dryer calls in Barnstable 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)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Barnstable
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Barnstable, MA
Which areas near Barnstable do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.