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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of East Riverdale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East Riverdale, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Riverdale. Other nearby bases include Washington (11), Silver Spring (6), and Hyattsville (4). The closest is dc metro commercial appliance repair, about 1.3 miles away. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
First up for East Riverdale: SK Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for East Riverdale, MD
Most dryer calls in East Riverdale 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 East Riverdale Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Riverdale, MD
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Riverdale
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Riverdale technician which parts to bring.