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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Catonsville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Catonsville
40 repair companies serve Catonsville from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Catonsville itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (16), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Nearest on the list: K&GAppliance Repair Service, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.8, 3.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Catonsville: Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (9.7 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (9.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (4.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Catonsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Catonsville 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 Catonsville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Catonsville, MD
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.