The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Keene listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Keene
40 repair companies serve Keene from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Keene itself, and the rest are spread across Manchester (9), Nashua (6), and Concord (4). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Lachance Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Keene. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Keene is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Keene. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 24.8, 25.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Keene list: Baron's Major Brands Appliances (40.5 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Manchester (43.5 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Concord (45.6 miles away, based in Concord, 4.8 stars from 1,619 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri town Appliance (34.9 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Keene
Most dryer calls in Keene 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 Keene
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Keene, NH
Do you cover Keene and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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 Keene technician which parts to bring.