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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Marlborough and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marlborough
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marlborough. 4 list an address in Marlborough, and other nearby bases include Framingham (8), Worcester (7), and Waltham (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Marlborough Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.4 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Marlborough: Yale Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (16.6 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Natick, 4.3 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Marlborough
Most dryer calls in Marlborough 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 Marlborough Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marlborough, MA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Marlborough technician which parts to bring.