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 Linton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Linton
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Linton. 1 of them are based in Linton itself, and other nearby bases include Bloomington (8), Jasper (3), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses. Linton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 27.0, 31.3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Linton: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (32.7 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Appliance Outfitters (46.1 miles away, based in Jasper, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.5 miles away, based in Princeton, 4.5 stars from 75 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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:
- 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Linton
Most dryer calls in Linton 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Linton
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Linton, IN
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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.