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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Whitinsville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Whitinsville
40 repair companies serve Whitinsville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Whitinsville itself, and other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Bellingham (4), and Marlborough (4). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Star Whitinsville Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.7, 7.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Whitinsville: Yale Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (19.0 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (16.6 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Common Appliance Repair LLC (7.7 miles away, based in North Grafton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Whitinsville, MA
Most dryer calls in Whitinsville 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 Whitinsville
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Whitinsville, MA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Whitinsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Whitinsville technician which parts to bring.