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 Warwick listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Warwick
40 repair companies serve Warwick from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Warwick, and the rest are spread across Providence (13), Cranston (5), and North Kingstown (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Arnold's Appliance Service Inc., around 0.5 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.9, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Warwick: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.2 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (5.4 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ APPLIANCE Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (14.8 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Warwick, RI
Most dryer calls in Warwick 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.
Questions to Ask a Warwick Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Warwick, RI
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Warwick
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.