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 Madisonville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Madisonville, KY
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Madisonville. 1 list an address in Madisonville, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Clarksville (7), and Owensboro (5). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Madisonville. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 30 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Madisonville is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 10.6, 27.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
First up for Madisonville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (35.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Barnes Repair Company (52.4 miles away, based in Clarksville, 5.0 stars from 289 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (54.7 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Madisonville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Madisonville 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 Madisonville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Madisonville, KY
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Madisonville
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.