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 Annapolis and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Annapolis
40 repair companies serve Annapolis from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Annapolis, and other nearby bases include Laurel (5), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis, around 0.6 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 2.5, 3.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Annapolis: Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (14.4 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Annapolis, MD
Most dryer calls in Annapolis 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.
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Annapolis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Annapolis, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Annapolis technician which parts to bring.