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 Lewiston, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lewiston, ME
14 repair companies serve Lewiston from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Auburn (4), Portland (2), and Lisbon (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The Appliance Guys is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Lewiston. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 14 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
First up for Lewiston: Agren (3.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (14.3 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance (17.8 miles away, based in Winthrop, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Lewiston
Most dryer calls in Lewiston 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, §18135: Propane and natural gas technician
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Lewiston Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lewiston, ME
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Do you cover Lewiston and nearby towns?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lewiston technician which parts to bring.