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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Peabody and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Peabody
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Peabody. 5 list an address in Peabody, and other nearby bases include Lynn (5), Revere (5), and Malden (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Nearest on the list: iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service, around 0.5 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Peabody: iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Master of Appliances Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salem (4.7 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Peabody
Most dryer calls in Peabody 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)
Questions to Ask a Peabody Technician
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Peabody, MA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Peabody and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Peabody technician which parts to bring.