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 Holyoke, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Holyoke
Within 30 miles of Holyoke there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Holyoke itself, and the rest are spread across Springfield (4), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Holyoke. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Holyoke. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
First up for Holyoke: Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (4.7 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (2.6 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews); Cluett's (21.1 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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: $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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Holyoke Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Holyoke 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)
Before You Book in Holyoke
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Holyoke
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.