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 Somersworth listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Somersworth
Within 30 miles of Somersworth there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Epping (2), Barrington (1), and Durham (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: PJ's Appliance Repair, around 7.4 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.4, 11.1, 11.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
At the top of the Somersworth list: Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (17.0 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Appliance Advantage (20.3 miles away, based in Kennebunk, 4.7 stars from 641 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Services, LLC (17.7 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Somersworth
Most dryer calls in Somersworth 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Somersworth
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Somersworth, 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.