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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Martinsville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Martinsville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Martinsville. 2 list an address in Martinsville, and the rest are spread across Greenwood (12), Indianapolis (11), and Bloomington (8). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. A+ Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Martinsville. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 35 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 9.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
Closest matches for Martinsville: McCollum Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Nate's Appliance Repair & HVAC (19.4 miles away, based in Indianapolis, 4.8 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Dr. LLC (22.7 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve's Appliance Repair Sales & Service (1.3 miles away, 4.0 stars from 41 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Martinsville
Most dryer calls in Martinsville 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Martinsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Martinsville, IN
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Martinsville
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.