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 New Bedford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, New Bedford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of New Bedford. 4 list an address in New Bedford, and other nearby bases include Pawtucket (6), Providence (5), and Fall River (4). 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Big Mikes Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.5, 2.6 |
At the top of the New Bedford list: AJ APPLIANCE Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane Appliance (19.3 miles away, based in East Falmouth, 4.9 stars from 1,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stan & Paul's ,Inc. (2.8 miles away, based in North Dartmouth, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (25.1 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for New Bedford
Most dryer calls in New Bedford 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 New Bedford
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- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Bedford, MA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Bedford technician which parts to bring.