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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of North Bethesda, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving North Bethesda, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Bethesda. 1 of them are based in North Bethesda itself, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (12), Rockville (10), and Kensington (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is FUSE Service Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for North Bethesda: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (3.9 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 North Bethesda
Most dryer calls in North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Bethesda, MD
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, 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 North Bethesda technician which parts to bring.