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 Chesapeake Beach listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Chesapeake Beach
Within 30 miles of Chesapeake Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is Metropolitan Services Inc, about 3.9 miles away. 17 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 8.1, 9.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Chesapeake Beach list: SK Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (8.1 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (20.0 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Around Chesapeake Beach
Most dryer calls in Chesapeake Beach 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Chesapeake Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Beach, MD
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Chesapeake Beach and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Chesapeake Beach
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Chesapeake Beach technician which parts to bring.