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 Parkville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Parkville
Within 30 miles of Parkville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Parkville itself, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (23), Towson (3), and Dundalk (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Parkville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
First up for Parkville: Landers Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (6.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (9.7 miles away, based in Cockeysville, 4.3 stars from 153 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Parkville, MD
Most dryer calls in Parkville 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Parkville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Parkville, MD
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Parkville technician which parts to bring.