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 Hazard and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hazard
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hazard. Other nearby bases include Corbin (3), Harlan (2), and Jeremiah (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Blair's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 18.0 miles from Hazard. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 14 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hazard is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.0, 21.2, 26.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
First up for Hazard: Bundy Maytag Home Appliance Center (49.3 miles away, based in London, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Paintsville, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grigsby's In Home Appliance Repair (38.0 miles away, based in Pikeville, 4.8 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brackett's Appliance Repair. (29.3 miles away, based in Harlan, 5.0 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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:
- 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Hazard
Most dryer calls in Hazard 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 Hazard
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hazard, KY
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hazard technician which parts to bring.