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 Gardner, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gardner
Within 30 miles of Gardner there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Gardner, and the rest are spread across Worcester (9), Nashua (6), and Marlborough (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Stasukelis Appliance, about 1.0 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.5, 12.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
Closest matches for Gardner: Manny's Appliances (12.6 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri town Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Baron's Major Brands Appliances (27.5 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stasukelis Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Gardner
Most dryer calls in Gardner 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 Gardner
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gardner, MA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Do you cover Gardner and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gardner technician which parts to bring.