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 New Carrollton and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Carrollton
Within 30 miles of New Carrollton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Washington (9), Hyattsville (4), and Beltsville (3). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Miracle Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.8, 2.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for New Carrollton: SK Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.7 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around New Carrollton
Most dryer calls in New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Carrollton, MD
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Carrollton technician which parts to bring.