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 Alexandria and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alexandria
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alexandria. 2 of them are based in Alexandria itself, and other nearby bases include Cincinnati (24), Covington (4), and Florence (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Apex Refrigerator Repair LLC, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 7.3, 7.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Alexandria: BA Appliance Repair Service (8.0 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 5.0 stars from 2,073 reviews); Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (12.3 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance Service Co (16.9 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.8 stars from 1,034 reviews); GP Express Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Alexandria, KY
Most dryer calls in Alexandria 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alexandria
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, KY
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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 Alexandria technician which parts to bring.