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 Westfield and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Westfield
Within 30 miles of Westfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Westfield, and other nearby bases include Hartford (8), Springfield (4), and Enfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: MASS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, around 4.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Westfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 5.5, 6.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
Closest matches for Westfield: Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (6.7 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (8.0 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Westfield
Most dryer calls in Westfield 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 Westfield
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Westfield, MA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Westfield
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Westfield technician which parts to bring.