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. The Gloucester listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gloucester
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gloucester. 2 of them are based in Gloucester itself, and other nearby bases include Peabody (5), Lynn (5), and Revere (5). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. The closest is Stanton Appliance Services, about 1.3 miles away. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 4.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Gloucester: Mr. Appliance of Salem (11.0 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (15.6 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Master of Appliances Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Gloucester, MA
Most dryer calls in Gloucester 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 Gloucester
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gloucester, 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 Gloucester technician which parts to bring.