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 Newburyport, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Newburyport
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newburyport. 1 of them are based in Newburyport itself, and other nearby bases include Lawrence (6), Peabody (5), and North Andover (4). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Newburyport. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newburyport. 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 3.9, 5.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Newburyport are Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Salem (16.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 1,026 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dracut Appliance Center (22.2 miles away, based in Tewksbury, 4.8 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salem (17.4 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Newburyport Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Newburyport 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Newburyport
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newburyport, MA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Newburyport technician which parts to bring.