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 Burlington 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, Burlington
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlington. Other nearby bases include Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Bouchard-Pierce is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Burlington. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.6, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
Closest matches for Burlington: Advanced Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Bouchard-Pierce (5.3 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cocoplum Appliances (5.8 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.2 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Burlington, VT
Most dryer calls in Burlington 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.
The Division of Fire Safety certifies natural gas installers, LP gas installers and combined installers to install, inspect and service gas systems under the state fire and building safety code. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Burlington
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Burlington, VT
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Burlington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Burlington technician which parts to bring.