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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lochearn, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lochearn, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lochearn. The rest are spread across Baltimore (18), Parkville (4), and Randallstown (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Charm City Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Lochearn. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
Closest matches for Lochearn: All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (4.4 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (3.5 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (8.3 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Lochearn
Most dryer calls in Lochearn 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)
Before You Book in Lochearn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lochearn, 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 Lochearn technician which parts to bring.