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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Mount Vernon and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Mount Vernon
12 repair companies serve Mount Vernon from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Evansville (7), Henderson (2), and Morganfield (1). Dixon's Appliance & Furniture is the nearest, roughly 17.2 miles from Mount Vernon. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Vernon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.2, 17.8, 18.1 |
First up for Mount Vernon: Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.5 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Henderson, 4.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acclaim Appliance Repair of Evansville (21.2 miles away, based in Evansville, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Carmi, 4.6 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Mount Vernon Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, IN
Which areas near Mount Vernon do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.