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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Glenarden and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Glenarden
40 repair companies serve Glenarden from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Washington (8), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Miracle Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.0, 2.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
Closest matches for Glenarden: SK Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Glenarden, MD
Most dryer calls in Glenarden 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 Glenarden
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Glenarden, MD
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Glenarden
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.