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. The West Yarmouth listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Yarmouth
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Yarmouth. 1 list an address in West Yarmouth, and the rest are spread across Hyannis (4), East Falmouth (3), and South Yarmouth (1). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Hammer Dude Handyman, about 0.9 miles away. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
The leading options for West Yarmouth are KAM Appliances (3.6 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane Appliance (18.8 miles away, based in East Falmouth, 4.9 stars from 1,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.5 stars from 125 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
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 West Yarmouth
Most dryer calls in West 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)
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.
Before You Book in West Yarmouth
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Yarmouth, MA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in West Yarmouth
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Yarmouth
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.