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. The Parole listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Parole, MD
40 repair companies serve Parole from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Parole. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Parole. 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) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 2.2, 3.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
At the top of the Parole list: Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (12.3 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (2.2 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Parole, MD
Most dryer calls in Parole 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 Parole
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Parole, MD
Which areas near Parole do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Parole technician which parts to bring.