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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Beaver Dam, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Beaver Dam
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Beaver Dam. 1 list an address in Beaver Dam, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Bowling Green (6), and Owensboro (5). Nearest on the list: OBrien refrigeration icecoldsd.com, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Beaver Dam is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 15.2, 22.1 |
At the top of the Beaver Dam list: Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (28.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (40.1 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Madisonville, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Local Notes for Beaver Dam
Most dryer calls in Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam
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- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Beaver Dam technician which parts to bring.