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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Bridgeport and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bridgeport
Within 60 miles of Bridgeport there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Bridgeport, and the rest are spread across Fairmont (3), Uniontown (3), and Morgantown (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Shannons Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bridgeport is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 5.1 |
The leading options for Bridgeport are Don's Appliances (30.8 miles away, based in Morgantown, 4.9 stars from 593 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Westover, 4.6 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance Service (26.0 miles away, based in Core, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Bridgeport
Most dryer calls in Bridgeport 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Before You Book in Bridgeport
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bridgeport, WV
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bridgeport technician which parts to bring.