The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Salem listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Salem
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Salem. The rest are spread across Clarksville (5), Jeffersonville (3), and Seymour (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Stuckwisch Appliances, Inc, about 18.5 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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) | 18.5, 22.4, 24.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
The leading options for Salem are Skaggs Appliance LLC (26.4 miles away, based in Corydon, 4.9 stars from 169 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A One Appliance Repair Service (28.0 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.2 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Services (29.3 miles away, based in Charlestown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Salem Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Salem 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 Salem Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Salem, IN
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Salem
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Salem technician which parts to bring.