A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Methuen Town and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Methuen Town
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Methuen Town. Other nearby bases include Lawrence (6), Lowell (5), and North Andover (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Newbury Home Services is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Methuen Town. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Methuen Town: Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (1.6 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (10.2 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (8.3 miles away, based in Dracut, 4.9 stars from 750 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Corner (2.1 miles away, based in Lawrence, 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Methuen Town, MA
Most dryer calls in Methuen Town 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 Methuen Town
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Methuen Town, MA
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Other Dryer Repair in Methuen Town
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Methuen Town
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.