The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Langley Park 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, Langley Park
40 repair companies serve Langley Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Washington (11), Silver Spring (9), and Hyattsville (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Yes Appliance Repair Service Adelphi MD, about 0.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
Closest matches for Langley Park: ABV Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Langley Park
Most dryer calls in Langley Park 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 Langley Park
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Langley Park, MD
Do you cover Langley Park and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, 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.