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 Takoma Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Takoma Park, MD
Within 30 miles of Takoma Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Takoma Park itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Takoma Park Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
First up for Takoma Park: ABV Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Takoma Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park technician which parts to bring.