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. The Ashton-Sandy Spring listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ashton-Sandy Spring. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (8), Rockville (7), and Gaithersburg (5). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ashton Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.4 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
First up for Ashton-Sandy Spring: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Ashton-Sandy Spring
Most dryer calls in Ashton-Sandy Spring 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 Ashton-Sandy Spring
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ashton-Sandy Spring
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ashton-Sandy Spring technician which parts to bring.