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 Elizabethtown and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Elizabethtown, KY
Within 30 miles of Elizabethtown there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Elizabethtown, and the rest are spread across Brandenburg (2), Louisville (2), and Leitchfield (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. E-Town Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Elizabethtown. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 |
Closest matches for Elizabethtown: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bringer Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.3 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E-Town Appliance Services (1.3 miles away, 3.2 stars from 36 reviews); Food Equipment Service (25.8 miles away, based in Shepherdsville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Elizabethtown, KY
Most dryer calls in Elizabethtown 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.
Before You Book in Elizabethtown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, KY
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Elizabethtown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Elizabethtown technician which parts to bring.