A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Indianapolis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Indianapolis, IN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Indianapolis. 28 of them are based in Indianapolis itself, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (10), Beech Grove (1), and Carmel (1). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech in Indianapolis, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Indianapolis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
Closest matches for Indianapolis: AP1 Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Capitan Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Indianapolis (5.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,054 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nate's Appliance Repair & HVAC (9.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around Indianapolis
Gas dryers in Indianapolis are typically served by Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Gas), serving Marion County. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Our Safe & Reliable Natural Gas Service - Citizens Energy Group
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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Indianapolis
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Indianapolis, IN
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.