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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Augusta, ME

Whether your dryer runs on natural gas, propane or a 240-volt circuit, these are the technicians who serve Augusta.

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A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Augusta listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Augusta

Within 60 miles of Augusta there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (4), and Bangor (3). Thermador Group is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Augusta. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Augusta is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.

Appliance Repair
Dave's Appliance
30 Summer St, Winthrop, ME 04364
12.2 mi from Augusta
★★★★★ 4.8 (105 reviews)
DryersWashersCommercialSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Agren
78 Mallett Dr, Topsham, ME 04086
29.9 mi from Augusta
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,165 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Agren
40 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210
29.7 mi from Augusta
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,332 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
18 Elm Plaza, Waterville, ME 04901
16.8 mi from Augusta
★★★★½ 4.5 (26 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
603 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210
28.3 mi from Augusta
★★★★½ 4.4 (522 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Agren
35 Foden Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
56.4 mi from Augusta
★★★★★ 4.8 (2,172 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Agren
6 Pond Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
5.6 mi from Augusta
★★★★½ 4.7 (748 reviews)
Saturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Blackman Appliance Repair
18 Pineview Ridge Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
32.2 mi from Augusta
★★ 2.1 (8 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Dunnett Appliance & Mattress
63 Washington St, Bangor, ME 04401
57.4 mi from Augusta
★★★★½ 4.3 (137 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Thermador Group
Allen St, Chelsea, ME 04330
1.7 mi from Augusta
★★★★★ 4.9 (27 reviews)
Saturday hours

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Repair market snapshot: Augusta, ME
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.7, 5.6, 12.2
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)14
Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi)29
Show laundry appliance work9
Open on Saturdays (per listing)15
Mention gas appliance work0

First up for Augusta: Dave's Appliance (12.2 miles away, based in Winthrop, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (29.9 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (29.7 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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

Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

No Heat on an Electric Dryer

Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.
Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.

If You Smell Gas

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

Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:

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 Augusta Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Augusta 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 Maine Fuel Board licenses propane and natural gas technicians, who install, repair and service gas equipment under specific authorizations, including appliance connection and service and large equipment connection and service. Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 32, ยง18135: Propane and natural gas technician

Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Augusta

  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
  • If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Augusta, ME

Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.

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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.

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