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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Huntertown and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Huntertown
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Huntertown. The rest are spread across Fort Wayne (22), Kendallville (2), and Columbia City (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sheffield Appliance Repair Experts. is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Huntertown. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 6.0, 7.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
The leading options for Huntertown are Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Columbia City, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Sears Home Services (17.5 miles away, based in Columbia City, 4.0 stars from 18 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Huntertown
Most dryer calls in Huntertown 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 Huntertown
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntertown, IN
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Huntertown do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.