The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Camp Springs listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Camp Springs
40 repair companies serve Camp Springs from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Camp Springs, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Alexandria (8), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. G M Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Camp Springs. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Camp Springs: UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (9.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bell Appliance Repair - MD (4.8 miles away, based in Fort Washington, 4.4 stars from 31 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Camp Springs Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Camp Springs 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.
Questions to Ask a Camp Springs Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Camp Springs, 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 Camp Springs technician which parts to bring.