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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Bridgewater and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bridgewater, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bridgewater. The rest are spread across Brockton (4), Braintree (4), and Weymouth (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. 16 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 5.4 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bridgewater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 6.6, 7.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Bridgewater are George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (16.9 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (8.9 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 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?
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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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Bridgewater, MA
Most dryer calls in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bridgewater, MA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Bridgewater do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bridgewater technician which parts to bring.