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. The New Martinsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Martinsville
29 repair companies serve New Martinsville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Fairmont (3), Bridgeport (2), and Morgantown (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The Appliance Connection is the nearest, roughly 18.9 miles from New Martinsville. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses. New Martinsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Martinsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.9, 25.2, 29.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
Closest matches for New Martinsville: Don's Appliances (51.4 miles away, based in Morgantown, 4.9 stars from 593 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.8 miles away, based in Westover, 4.6 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Factory Outlet (54.2 miles away, based in Canonsburg, 4.9 stars from 806 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Appliance Service (40.5 miles away, based in Core, 4.1 stars from 17 reviews).
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for New Martinsville, WV
Most dryer calls in New Martinsville 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.
Questions to Ask a New Martinsville Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Martinsville, WV
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near New Martinsville do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in New Martinsville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Martinsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Martinsville technician which parts to bring.