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 North Scituate and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving North Scituate, MA
40 repair companies serve North Scituate from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Boston (6), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Topline Appliance Repair Scituate, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 5.9, 7.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
The leading options for North Scituate are George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around North Scituate
Most dryer calls in North Scituate 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 North Scituate
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Scituate, MA
Which areas near North Scituate do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Scituate
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Scituate technician which parts to bring.