The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Poolesville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Poolesville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Poolesville. The rest are spread across Gaithersburg (9), Leesburg (6), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Boyds Appliance Repair Tech, around 5.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Poolesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 51 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.2, 6.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
Closest matches for Poolesville: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Montgomery County, MD (13.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.7 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Poolesville, MD
Most dryer calls in Poolesville 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 Poolesville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Poolesville, 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 Poolesville technician which parts to bring.