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 Valley Falls, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Valley Falls
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valley Falls. The rest are spread across Providence (13), Pawtucket (9), and North Attleborough (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store, around 0.9 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.2, 2.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
At the top of the Valley Falls list: AJ APPLIANCE Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (0.9 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (10.8 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (4.6 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Valley Falls Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Valley Falls 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Valley Falls
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Valley Falls, RI
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Valley Falls
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Valley Falls
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.