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. The Joppatowne listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Joppatowne
40 repair companies serve Joppatowne from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Joppatowne itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (14), Bel Air (6), and Parkville (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Delta Restaurant Equipment Service, around 1.9 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.6, 5.1 |
At the top of the Joppatowne list: Landers Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (16.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
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 Joppatowne
Most dryer calls in Joppatowne 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.
Before You Book in Joppatowne
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Joppatowne, MD
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Joppatowne
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Joppatowne
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.