Is a gas dryer more expensive to repair than electric?

Not significantly. Gas dryers add igniter and gas valve components, but the labor and diagnostic process is similar. We're licensed and equipped to safely service both fuel types.

Why does my dryer take two or three cycles to dry a normal load?

This is almost always airflow restriction — a clogged lint screen, a crushed vent duct, or lint buildup inside the wall vent. It's rarely the heating element if the dryer eventually does dry the clothes.

Modern laundry room with a front-load dryer built into cabinetry

Services

Dryer Repair

Gas and electric dryer repair with a safety-first approach

A dryer that won't heat, takes three cycles to dry a load, or makes a screeching noise isn't just an inconvenience — restricted airflow is one of the leading causes of residential appliance fires, so we treat every dryer call as both a repair and a safety inspection.

Our technicians service gas and electric dryers, including stackable and ventless heat-pump models, and carry the heating elements, thermal fuses, belts, and rollers needed to complete most repairs same-day.

If you smell burning, see scorch marks, or notice the dryer running unusually hot, unplug it (or shut off the gas valve) and call us immediately for a same-day safety inspection.

Signs you need dryer repair

Dryer runs but doesn't produce heat
Clothes take multiple cycles to dry
Won't start or trips the breaker
Drum isn't turning even though the motor runs
Loud squealing, thumping, or scraping noise
Dryer shuts off partway through a cycle
Burning smell during operation
Excessive heat on the outside cabinet

Common issues we diagnose & repair

Heating element or igniter failure

On electric dryers, a burned-out heating element is the most common no-heat cause. On gas dryers, a failed igniter or flame sensor prevents the burner from lighting.

Restricted or clogged vent line

Lint buildup inside the vent duct — not just the trap — restricts airflow, extends dry times, and is a genuine fire hazard. We check vent flow as part of every dryer service call.

Thermal fuse and thermostat trips

A blown thermal fuse (often caused by an underlying vent restriction) will cut power to the heating circuit entirely. We replace the fuse and correct the root cause so it doesn't blow again.

Worn drum belt, rollers, or idler pulley

Squealing or thumping sounds usually trace back to a worn drum belt, glide bearing, or support rollers — replaceable parts that prevent bigger drum-support failures.

Frequently asked questions

We recommend a full vent-line cleaning at least once a year, or every six months for households running frequent large loads. Restricted vents are the top cause of both no-heat complaints and dryer fires.