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 Savage listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Savage, MD
40 repair companies serve Savage from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Columbia (6), Laurel (6), and Silver Spring (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technology Experts LLC., around 1.1 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Savage. 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 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
Closest matches for Savage: Maryland Appliances & Mattresses (10.3 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (8.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Savage
Most dryer calls in Savage 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 Savage
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Savage technician which parts to bring.