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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Leitchfield and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Leitchfield, KY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Leitchfield. 2 of them are based in Leitchfield itself, and other nearby bases include Louisville (7), Bowling Green (6), and Owensboro (5). Rough River Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Leitchfield. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Leitchfield is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 40 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 13.7 |
At the top of the Leitchfield list: Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (38.5 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (49.9 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Halsell's Affordable Appliances and Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Bee Spring, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Elizabethtown, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Leitchfield
Most dryer calls in Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Leitchfield, KY
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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.