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 Towson, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Towson
40 repair companies serve Towson from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Towson, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (23), Parkville (4), and Cockeysville (2). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Renew Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Towson. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Towson: Landers Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (2.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (8.7 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
What Towson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Towson 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.
Questions to Ask a Towson Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Towson, MD
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Towson
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Towson technician which parts to bring.