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 Fort Wayne, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fort Wayne, IN
30 repair companies serve Fort Wayne from within 30 miles. 22 of them are based in Fort Wayne itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia City (2), Kendallville (2), and Auburn (1). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Fort Wayne Berry Appliance, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Fort Wayne: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Columbia City, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (19.5 miles away, based in Columbia City, 4.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Fort Wayne, IN
Most dryer calls in Fort Wayne 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.
Before You Book in Fort Wayne
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Wayne, IN
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.