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 Laconia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Laconia
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Laconia. Other nearby bases include Concord (4), Belmont (2), and Bristol (2). Nearest on the list: Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Belmont, around 4.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 12 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 8.9, 9.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
At the top of the Laconia list: Baron's Major Brands Appliances - Belmont (4.6 miles away, based in Belmont, 4.8 stars from 685 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Concord (23.7 miles away, based in Concord, 4.8 stars from 1,619 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Concord, 4.6 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Belmont, 4.3 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- 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?
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 Laconia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Laconia 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.
Before You Book in Laconia
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Laconia, NH
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Laconia
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.