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 De Motte listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, De Motte
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of De Motte. Other nearby bases include Valparaiso (3), Gary (3), and Wheatfield (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Craig's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.0 miles from De Motte. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 7.4, 16.9 |
The leading options for De Motte are Appliance Pro (25.2 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (29.0 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Steger).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What De Motte Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in De Motte 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.
Questions to Ask a De Motte Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: De Motte, IN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near De Motte
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a De Motte technician which parts to bring.