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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Springfield and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Springfield
40 repair companies serve Springfield from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Springfield, and the rest are spread across Hartford (6), Enfield (3), and Agawam (2). Nearest on the list: Salemi Appliance, around 0.7 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Springfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.0, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Springfield: A Action Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (4.9 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (5.8 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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 Springfield
Most dryer calls in Springfield 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Springfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Springfield, MA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Springfield technician which parts to bring.