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 Essex Junction, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Essex Junction, VT
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Essex Junction. 3 of them are based in Essex Junction itself, and other nearby bases include Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Williston (1). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Cocoplum Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Essex Junction. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Essex Junction. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 1.2 |
The leading options for Essex Junction are Advanced Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Bouchard-Pierce (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cocoplum Appliances (0.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Essex Junction
Most dryer calls in Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Essex Junction, VT
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Essex Junction do these technicians cover?
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Which costs more to fix, 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.