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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Within 30 miles of Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Boston (6), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Fine Tune Appliance Repair Marshfield is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 4.3, 4.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
First up for Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock: George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (15.6 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (24.3 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (8.4 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
Most dryer calls in Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock 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 Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.