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 Melrose and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Melrose
Within 30 miles of Melrose there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Melrose, and the rest are spread across Cambridge (6), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Melrose Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Melrose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.6 |
Closest matches for Melrose: Master of Appliances Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gray's Appliance (0.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 122 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
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 Melrose Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Melrose 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 Melrose
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Melrose, MA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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.