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 La Plata 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, La Plata
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Plata. The rest are spread across Woodbridge (11), Alexandria (6), and Waldorf (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.1 miles away. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 7.3, 7.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
Closest matches for La Plata: Tolo Appliances LLC (19.1 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (17.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Waldorf, 4.3 stars from 456 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (18.6 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat 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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What La Plata Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in La Plata 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 La Plata
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Plata, MD
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a La Plata technician which parts to bring.