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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Marlow Heights, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Marlow Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marlow Heights. The rest are spread across Washington (16), Alexandria (6), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Marlow Heights are UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GLS Appliance & HVAC Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Marlow Heights, MD
Most dryer calls in Marlow Heights 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 Marlow Heights
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marlow Heights, MD
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.