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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rossville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rossville, MD
Within 30 miles of Rossville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (21), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, and Installation is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Rossville. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rossville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Rossville list: Landers Appliance (1.8 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (10.1 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Rossville, MD
Most dryer calls in Rossville 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 Rossville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rossville, MD
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.