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 Hopkinsville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hopkinsville
12 repair companies serve Hopkinsville from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Hopkinsville itself, and the rest are spread across Clarksville (9) and Nortonville (1). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Avalanche Appliance Repair Supporters, around 2.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 11 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) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.7, 18.1 |
At the top of the Hopkinsville list: Barnes Repair Company (18.1 miles away, based in Clarksville, 5.0 stars from 289 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (20.0 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.5 stars from 144 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Absolute Best Appliance (27.9 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 1,844 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
What Hopkinsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hopkinsville, KY
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Hopkinsville
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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.