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 Haverhill, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Haverhill, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Haverhill. 2 of them are based in Haverhill itself, and the rest are spread across Lawrence (6), Lowell (5), and North Andover (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Michaels Appliance Service and Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Haverhill. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.9, 2.5 |
The leading options for Haverhill are Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (6.5 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (14.8 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Plaistow (2.5 miles away, based in Plaistow, 4.8 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (14.5 miles away, based in Dracut, 4.9 stars from 750 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Haverhill Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Haverhill 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.
Questions to Ask a Haverhill Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Haverhill, MA
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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.