Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Watertown Town and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Watertown Town
Within 30 miles of Watertown Town there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Boston (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: At Your Service Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Watertown Town. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for Watertown Town: Appliance Doctor Corp (3.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warrendale Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 4.4 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Watertown Town
Most dryer calls in Watertown Town 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.
Questions to Ask a Watertown Town Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Watertown Town, MA
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.