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 South Yarmouth and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near South Yarmouth
12 repair companies serve South Yarmouth from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in South Yarmouth, and other nearby bases include Hyannis (4), East Falmouth (3), and Yarmouth Port (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Nearest on the list: Yarmouth Appliance Clinic, around 1.5 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
First up for South Yarmouth: KAM Appliances (5.6 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane Appliance (21.6 miles away, based in East Falmouth, 4.9 stars from 1,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.5 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 South Yarmouth
Most dryer calls in South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South Yarmouth, MA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near South Yarmouth do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a South Yarmouth technician which parts to bring.