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 Cambridge and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cambridge, MD
Within 30 miles of Cambridge there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Salisbury (5), Easton (2), and Preston (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Maryland Appliance Repair LLC, about 14.4 miles away. The 11 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.4, 14.6, 15.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
At the top of the Cambridge list: Appliance Guys (29.5 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Easton, 4.3 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Cambridge, MD
Most dryer calls in Cambridge 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cambridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MD
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cambridge technician which parts to bring.