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 Rochester 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, Rochester
Within 60 miles of Rochester there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include South Bend (15), Warsaw (3), and Wabash (3). Hollon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 22.2 miles from Rochester. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rochester 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.2, 22.2, 22.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
First up for Rochester: Sears Appliance Repair (50.4 miles away, based in Gas City, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (42.9 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Peru, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wabash Appliance (25.4 miles away, based in Wabash, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Rochester, IN
Most dryer calls in Rochester 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.
Questions to Ask a Rochester Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rochester, IN
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Rochester
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rochester
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.