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 Maryland City and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Maryland City, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Maryland City. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Columbia (6), and Silver Spring (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Laurel Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Maryland City. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Maryland City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 3.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Maryland City are Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (10.0 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (12.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for Maryland City
Most dryer calls in Maryland City 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 Maryland City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Maryland City, MD
Which areas near Maryland City do these technicians cover?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer 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.