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 Portage and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Portage
Within 30 miles of Portage there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Chicago (4), Valparaiso (3), and Gary (3). Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Valparaiso, around 3.7 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 59 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 5.7, 9.2 |
The leading options for Portage are Appliance Pro (16.1 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (28.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Portage, IN
Most dryer calls in Portage 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 Portage
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Portage, IN
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Portage do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Portage technician which parts to bring.