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. The Muncie listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Muncie, IN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Muncie. 3 list an address in Muncie, and other nearby bases include Indianapolis (7), Noblesville (5), and Carmel (5). 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Muncie is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 4.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
First up for Muncie: Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Gas City, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Authorized Service (41.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Fox Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Noblesville, 5.0 stars from 521 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Anderson, 4.3 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Muncie, IN
Most dryer calls in Muncie 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 Muncie
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Muncie, IN
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Muncie do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Muncie
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.