The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Henderson listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Henderson
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Henderson. 2 list an address in Henderson, and the rest are spread across Evansville (7), Owensboro (5), and Robards (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.4, 8.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
Closest matches for Henderson: Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (25.1 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.5 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acclaim Appliance Repair of Evansville (8.8 miles away, based in Evansville, 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Henderson, KY
Most dryer calls in Henderson 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.
Questions to Ask a Henderson Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Henderson, KY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.