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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Winooski and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Winooski, VT
14 repair companies serve Winooski from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bouchard-Pierce, around 3.0 miles out. 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.2, 3.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
Closest matches for Winooski: Advanced Appliance (6.7 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Bouchard-Pierce (3.0 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cocoplum Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.2 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Winooski
Most dryer calls in Winooski 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
Questions to Ask a Winooski Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Winooski, VT
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Winooski
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Winooski
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.