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 Ellsworth and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ellsworth, ME
Within 60 miles of Ellsworth there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Ellsworth itself, and other nearby bases include Bangor (3), Holden (1), and Sedgwick (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Brown Appliance And Mattress is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Ellsworth. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellsworth is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ellsworth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 13.9, 19.5 |
At the top of the Ellsworth list: Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (20.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown Appliance And Mattress (5.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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 Ellsworth Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ellsworth 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ellsworth
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ellsworth, ME
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Ellsworth and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Ellsworth
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ellsworth
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ellsworth technician which parts to bring.