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 St. Albans 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, St. Albans
21 repair companies serve St. Albans from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 20 businesses. St. Albans is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Albans. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 12.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
First up for St. Albans: Advanced Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bouchard-Pierce (21.9 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for St. Albans
Most dryer calls in St. Albans 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
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in St. Albans
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Albans, VT
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a St. Albans technician which parts to bring.