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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Charlestown and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Charlestown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Charlestown. 1 list an address in Charlestown, and other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Nearest on the list: Murley's Appliance Repair Services, around 4.7 miles out. Of those, 16 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 6.2, 6.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
At the top of the Charlestown list: Mr. Appliance of Louisville (12.6 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Bodewell Appliances (13.0 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (11.0 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (15.8 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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:
- 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 (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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Charlestown
Most dryer calls in Charlestown 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 Charlestown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Charlestown, IN
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Charlestown
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.