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 Simonton Lake 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, Simonton Lake
Within 30 miles of Simonton Lake there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across South Bend (15), Elkhart (3), and Mishawaka (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is UrgentCare Appliance Repair Professionals, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.2, 6.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
Closest matches for Simonton Lake: Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (7.0 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Camden Appliance New Sales & Service (3.2 miles away, based in Edwardsburg, 4.6 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Dowagiac, 4.4 stars from 270 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?
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Gas Dryer 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
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Simonton Lake
Most dryer calls in Simonton Lake 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 Simonton Lake Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Simonton Lake technician which parts to bring.