The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bedford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bedford
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bedford. Other nearby bases include Bloomington (8), Greenwood (6), and Clarksville (5). 16 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Solutions, around 20.1 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bedford is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 20.1, 20.6, 20.7 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
At the top of the Bedford list: McCollum Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (25.7 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Skaggs Appliance LLC (48.1 miles away, based in Corydon, 4.9 stars from 169 reviews).
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 Dryer Safety
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Bedford, IN
Most dryer calls in Bedford 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bedford
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bedford, IN
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bedford technician which parts to bring.