Gas dryer repair in Ottawa and Gatineau
RepairWell repairs gas dryers (gas-line work by licensed gas technicians) in homes and businesses across Ottawa and Gatineau. A technician comes to you, diagnoses the fault ($89 + tax for an electric home appliance, $129 + tax for a gas appliance, a business or a Thermador, Miele, Viking, Wolf or Fisher & Paykel model; waived when you proceed with the repair) and gives you the finding in writing before any work.
A gas dryer shares almost everything with an electric one: the drum, belt, rollers, blower, thermostats and the vent. What it doesn't share is the heat source. Instead of an element there is a burner with an igniter, a flame sensor and a pair of solenoid coils on the gas valve, fed by a 120 V outlet and a gas line. That is why this page exists: the no-heat diagnosis is different, and everything on the gas side is done by licensed gas technicians.
RepairWell repairs natural gas and propane dryers in Ottawa and Gatineau homes. For the drum, belt, noise and airflow faults that gas dryers share with electric ones, see dryer repair.
Pick a preferred day and arrival window online; we confirm by email once a technician is assigned.
- $89 + tax diagnostic ($129 + tax gas, commercial or high-end brands), waived with repair
- Written finding
- 90-day warranty on parts replaced
- Insured
- English & French
Gas dryer problems we fix
Pick the symptom for safe checks you can do first, or book and tell us what it's doing.
- Drum turns, no heat
- Heats for a few minutes then goes cold, then heats again
- Takes two cycles to dry
- Stops mid-cycle
- Igniter glows but the burner never lights
- Smell of gas near the dryer
Types and configurations we service
- Natural gas dryers — The common type in Ottawa suburbs served by Enbridge; burner components are standardized across many brands.
- Propane dryers — Common in rural Gatineau and Ottawa's outskirts; converted from natural gas with a different orifice, which affects parts and diagnosis.
- Stacked gas laundry centres — Gas dryer above a washer; the burner sits low and the whole stack may need to be moved to reach it.
Parts we commonly test and replace
- burner assembly with igniter and flame sensor
- gas valve and solenoid coils
- thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat
- cycling thermostat and thermistor
- flexible gas connector and shut-off valve (technician-only)
- drum, belt, rollers and blower (shared with electric dryers)
Repairs a technician may recommend
- Replace the igniter (by licensed gas technicians)
- Replace the flame sensor (by licensed gas technicians)
- Replace the gas valve solenoid coils (by licensed gas technicians)
- Replace the thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat and correct the vent that caused them to open
- Clean the burner assembly and inspect the flame for proper colour and pattern
- Replace the cycling thermostat or thermistor
- Belt, roller, blower and switch repairs as on an electric dryer
Possible causes behind the symptoms
These are possibilities, not a diagnosis. The technician confirms the cause on site and writes it down before any repair.
A weak or broken igniter that never reaches the temperature needed for the flame sensor to open the valve
A flame sensor that has failed, so the igniter glows and nothing follows
Gas valve coils that open when cold but drop out once warm, which produces the heats-then-stops pattern
A thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat opened by restricted airflow
The gas supply valve behind the dryer closed after a move or a renovation; GE's own check for a new installation
No power at the 120 V outlet; the dryer needs a dedicated outlet and the burner electronics need it even though the heat is gas
A blocked vent, which affects gas dryers exactly as it does electric ones
Safe checks before you book
- Confirm the dryer is set to a heat cycle, not air fluff or cool down, as GE notes
- Test the 120 V outlet with a lamp; a gas dryer with no power runs nothing
- Clean the lint screen and check the vent run and outside flap, exactly as for an electric dryer
- If the dryer was recently moved or installed, ask whoever connected it whether the gas shut-off was reopened; do not operate the valve yourself if you are unsure
- Do not open the burner access panel or touch the gas connector; those checks are for the technician
Stop using it if
- Any smell of gas: turn the dryer off, don't operate light switches nearby, open windows, leave, and call the gas utility
- A yellow or sooty flame visible through the burner window, or soot marks on clothes
- A burning smell or scorched clothing
- The dryer keeps running with the flame lit after the cycle should have ended
Never work on gas lines, wiring, refrigerant or microwave components yourself.
Gas dryer repairs we've done
Real photos from RepairWell jobs. No stock images.
What to expect during diagnosis and repair
The technician checks power, airflow and the vent first, because those decide many gas-dryer calls too. Then the burner access panel is opened and the burner is watched through an entire cycle: the igniter glowing, the flame sensor opening, the valve coils holding. A valve that drops out after a few minutes of heat is identified by watching, not guessing. The gas connector and shut-off are inspected for condition. You get a written finding with the total before any part is fitted. Igniters, flame sensors and coil kits for the common burner designs are often on the truck.
Gas models are repaired by licensed gas technicians: see gas appliance repair. Running a restaurant, office or other business? See commercial appliance repair ($129 + tax diagnostic for any commercial appliance).
Repair or replace?
Gas dryers are worth repairing at almost any age: the burner components are inexpensive, shared across many models, and the rest of the dryer is the same simple machine as an electric one. A gas dryer also costs more to replace and needs a licensed gas fitter to connect the new one, which tilts the decision further toward repair. The exceptions are a dryer that is rusting through, a motor and control failure on top of a burner fault, or a model whose burner parts are no longer available; the finding will say so.
Our repair-versus-replacement method →
What moves the price
The diagnostic visit is $129 + tax, waived when you proceed with the repair, and the quote is given on the spot. Gas appliance diagnostic: $129 + tax (electric models $89 + tax, or $129 + tax for Thermador, Miele, Viking, Wolf and Fisher & Paykel). Businesses: $129 + tax for any commercial appliance.
- Igniter, flame sensor or coil kit, individually or together
- Whether the thermal fuse and vent also need attention
- Stacked units that have to be moved to reach the burner
- Second appliance diagnosed on the same visit: $45
How the fee works → · Preparing for the visit → · Gas dryer repair cost in Ottawa →
Serving
Ottawa (central), Downtown Ottawa, Centretown, The Glebe, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Orléans, Gloucester, Manotick and Riverside South, Gatineau (secteur Gatineau), Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham and Masson-Angers, Chelsea and Cantley, Rural Ottawa (Carp, Richmond, Greely, Navan, Cumberland), Kemptville, Carleton Place.
York Region: Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Richmond Hill and everywhere within 40 km of Aurora (York pricing on those pages).
Gas dryer brands we service
Brand-specific repair and error-code guides
Independent service; manufacturer names and logos identify the brands we service and imply no affiliation.
Gas dryer repair questions
Straight answers before you book. Anything else, call or text (613) 880-3013.
Why does my gas dryer heat for a few minutes and then go cold?
That pattern is often the gas valve coils dropping out once they warm, but a thermostat or airflow fault can look similar. The technician watches the burner through a cycle to confirm it.
Who does gas dryer repairs at RepairWell?
We diagnose the dryer and repair the parts it shares with an electric dryer. Burner, igniter, valve and gas-connection work is done by licensed gas technicians.
Can I check the igniter myself?
No. It sits inside the burner assembly next to the gas valve, and we don't give instructions for that area. The safe checks are power, cycle selection, the lint screen and the vent.
Do you connect or disconnect the gas line when replacing a dryer?
The gas disconnection and connection are done by licensed gas technicians; we complete the rest (vent, cord and levelling). See washer and dryer installation.
Are gas dryer parts different for propane?
The burner uses a different orifice and sometimes a different regulator setting for propane; igniters, sensors and coils are usually the same. Tell us which fuel you have when you book.
Sources
- GE Appliances: Gas Dryer - Runs But Does Not Heat
- LG Support: Why is my dryer not heating, not drying or taking a long time drying?
Sources checked 2026-09-24.
Book a gas dryer diagnostic
Tell us the symptom and your postal code. You'll get a confirmed window, then a written finding before any repair.
Pick a preferred day and arrival window online; we confirm by email once a technician is assigned.
- $89 + tax diagnostic$129 + tax for gas or commercial appliances and for Thermador, Miele, Viking, Wolf or Fisher & Paykel; waived when you proceed with the repair
- Written finding on every visitCause, price and our repair-or-replace verdict
- 90-day warrantyOn parts replaced; labour depends on the work done