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 Middleborough Center, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Middleborough Center
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middleborough Center. The rest are spread across Brockton (4), New Bedford (4), and Fall River (4). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Local Appliance Repair Service Taunton is the nearest, roughly 8.7 miles from Middleborough Center. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.7, 10.9, 11.4 |
The leading options for Middleborough Center are Yale Appliance (16.5 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (22.1 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (13.0 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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: $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.
Local Notes for Middleborough Center
Most dryer calls in Middleborough Center 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.
Before You Book in Middleborough Center
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Middleborough Center technician which parts to bring.