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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Timonium and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Timonium
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Timonium. The rest are spread across Baltimore (22), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). Nearest on the list: Renew Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Timonium. 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) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.1, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Timonium: Landers Appliance (10.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (5.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (4.4 miles away, based in Cockeysville, 4.3 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
Around Timonium
Most dryer calls in Timonium 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 Timonium
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Timonium, MD
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Timonium do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.