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 Cochituate, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cochituate, MA
40 repair companies serve Cochituate from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Framingham (8), Newton (7), and Waltham (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Compass Appliance Repair Wayland Pro, about 0.9 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
The leading options for Cochituate are Yale Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (8.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Natick, 4.3 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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?
- 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.
Around Cochituate
Most dryer calls in Cochituate 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Cochituate
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cochituate, MA
Do you cover Cochituate and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Cochituate
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cochituate
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.