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. The Olney listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Olney
40 repair companies serve Olney from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Olney, and other nearby bases include Rockville (12), Gaithersburg (10), and Silver Spring (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Ready Olney Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
At the top of the Olney list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (5.1 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - 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
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
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
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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Olney, MD
Most dryer calls in Olney 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 Olney
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Olney, MD
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Olney technician which parts to bring.