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 Ballenger Creek and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ballenger Creek
40 repair companies serve Ballenger Creek from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Gaithersburg (13), Frederick (8), and Germantown (5). 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: FDP Appliances Care, around 0.6 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ballenger Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Ballenger Creek: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (1.1 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (20.0 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.7 stars from 122 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- 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.
What Ballenger Creek Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ballenger Creek 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)
Before You Book in Ballenger Creek
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ballenger Creek, MD
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ballenger Creek technician which parts to bring.