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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Mount Washington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Mount Washington
Within 30 miles of Mount Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Bringer Appliance Repair, about 6.5 miles away. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.9, 9.0 |
First up for Mount Washington: Bodewell Appliances (14.5 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Louisville (15.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (12.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aable Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.5 stars from 260 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Mount Washington
Most dryer calls in Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Washington, KY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Mount Washington do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.