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 Dover 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, Dover
21 repair companies serve Dover from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Epping (2), Haverhill (2), and Hooksett (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: PJ's Appliance Repair, around 5.8 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dover. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.8, 7.9 |
The leading options for Dover are Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (13.4 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Appliance Services, LLC (14.1 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Advantage (22.8 miles away, based in Kennebunk, 4.7 stars from 641 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Dover Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dover 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.
Fuel gas fitters are licensed by the state Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, with specialty licenses that include fuel gas installation technician, service technician and piping installer. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Dover
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dover, NH
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Dover and nearby towns?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dover technician which parts to bring.