The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Medford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Medford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Medford. 2 list an address in Medford, and other nearby bases include Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). Cedar Appliance Co. is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Medford. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Medford list: Master of Appliances Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gray's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in Melrose, 4.2 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Medford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Medford 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Medford
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Medford, MA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.