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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from East Providence and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, East Providence
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Providence. 1 of them are based in East Providence itself, and other nearby bases include Providence (13), Pawtucket (9), and Cranston (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: LC APPLIANCE SERVICE, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Providence. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.5, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
At the top of the East Providence list: AJ APPLIANCE Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (6.2 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (8.2 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.0 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around East Providence
Most dryer calls in East Providence 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.
Gas piping falls under pipefitter licenses from the Department of Labor and Training, which also issues limited natural gas and propane service licenses for reconnecting gas service and servicing gas appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near East Providence
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Providence, RI
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Providence technician which parts to bring.