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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Waltham, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waltham
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waltham. 4 list an address in Waltham, and other nearby bases include Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Nearest on the list: FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
At the top of the Waltham list: Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warrendale Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Around Waltham
Most dryer calls in Waltham 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)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Waltham
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Waltham and nearby towns?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waltham
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waltham technician which parts to bring.