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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rockville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rockville
40 repair companies serve Rockville from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Rockville itself, and the rest are spread across Gaithersburg (12), Bethesda (6), and Kensington (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Rockville Emergency Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
The leading options for Rockville are Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (0.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Rockville
Most dryer calls in Rockville 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rockville
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockville, 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 Rockville technician which parts to bring.