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 Arnold listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Arnold
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Arnold. The rest are spread across Baltimore (6), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). Nearest on the list: Custom Care Appliance Services, around 3.1 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 4.4, 4.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
The leading options for Arnold are Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (10.4 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (20.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (4.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Arnold
Most dryer calls in Arnold 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)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Arnold
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Arnold, MD
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Arnold
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Arnold technician which parts to bring.