Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Easton listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Easton, MD
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Easton. 2 list an address in Easton, and the rest are spread across Edgewater (3), Annapolis (2), and Preston (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Tom's Appliance Services, around 0.4 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Easton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 10.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Easton are Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (27.5 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Stevensville, 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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 Easton, MD
Most dryer calls in Easton 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 Easton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Easton, MD
Which areas near Easton do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Easton
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Easton technician which parts to bring.