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 Friendly listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Friendly
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Friendly. The rest are spread across Alexandria (18), Arlington (5), and Fort Washington (4). 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Bell Appliance Repair - MD is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Friendly. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Friendly. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
The leading options for Friendly are UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Friendly Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Friendly 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Friendly
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Friendly, MD
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.