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 Lawrence, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lawrence
40 repair companies serve Lawrence from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Lawrence, and other nearby bases include Lowell (5), North Andover (4), and Wilmington (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. El Patron Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Lawrence. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Lawrence are Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (4.3 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (8.1 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (8.5 miles away, based in Dracut, 4.9 stars from 750 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Corner (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 63 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Lawrence, MA
Most dryer calls in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lawrence
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lawrence technician which parts to bring.