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 Manchester, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Manchester, NH
40 repair companies serve Manchester from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Manchester, and other nearby bases include Nashua (6), Concord (4), and Hooksett (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Nearest on the list: A&K HOME APPLIANCES, around 1.0 miles out. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
The leading options for Manchester are Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Manchester (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances (13.7 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances- Concord (17.0 miles away, based in Concord, 4.8 stars from 1,619 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Manchester
Most dryer calls in Manchester 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 Manchester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Manchester, NH
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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.