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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lake Shore and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lake Shore
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Shore. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (12), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Custom Care Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Lake Shore list: Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (8.5 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (5.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lake Shore
Most dryer calls in Lake Shore 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)
Questions to Ask a Lake Shore Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, 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 Lake Shore technician which parts to bring.