A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Montpelier listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Montpelier, VT
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Montpelier. 1 list an address in Montpelier, and the rest are spread across Rutland (4), Essex Junction (3), and Plattsburgh (3). Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Commercial Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Montpelier. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Montpelier is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Montpelier. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 5.7, 5.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
The leading options for Montpelier are The Gas Doctors (50.5 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Advanced Appliance (35.9 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.7 miles away, based in St Johnsbury, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 122 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
No Heat 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
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?
- 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?
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 Montpelier
Most dryer calls in Montpelier 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Montpelier
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montpelier, VT
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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.