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. The Plymouth listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Plymouth
26 repair companies serve Plymouth from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include South Bend (15), Warsaw (3), and Mishawaka (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bob's Repair Service, around 18.0 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plymouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.0, 19.8, 20.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Plymouth: Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (28.6 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pros LLC (26.9 miles away, based in South Bend, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Barry King Appliance Service (21.4 miles away, based in Warsaw, 3.6 stars from 14 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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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.
Around Plymouth
Most dryer calls in Plymouth 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 Plymouth
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Plymouth, IN
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Plymouth technician which parts to bring.