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. The Southbridge listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Southbridge, MA
40 repair companies serve Southbridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Auburn (3), and Springfield (3). 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 8.7 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southbridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.7, 11.7, 11.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
At the top of the Southbridge list: Cluett's (17.0 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Common Appliance Repair LLC (19.4 miles away, based in North Grafton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Southbridge Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Southbridge 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 Southbridge
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Southbridge, MA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Southbridge 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 Southbridge technician which parts to bring.