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. The Greenville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Greenville
40 repair companies serve Greenville from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Greenville, and the rest are spread across Providence (13), Pawtucket (6), and Cranston (5). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Greenville Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.6 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
Closest matches for Greenville: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (8.2 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ APPLIANCE Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (8.0 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (10.4 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Greenville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Greenville 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)
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Greenville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Greenville, RI
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.