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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Marion, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Marion
Within 30 miles of Marion there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Marion itself, and other nearby bases include Wabash (3), Kokomo (3), and Peru (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Prompt Appliance Repair Marion is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Marion. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 5.4, 16.5 |
Closest matches for Marion: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Gas City, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prompt Appliance Repair Marion (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Anderson, 4.3 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wabash Appliance (20.3 miles away, based in Wabash, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Around Marion
Most dryer calls in Marion 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 Marion
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marion, IN
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Marion
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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.