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 Murray and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Murray
Within 60 miles of Murray there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Murray itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Clarksville (7), and Benton (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Johnson Murray Appliance Co, around 1.1 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Murray is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
At the top of the Murray list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Done Right Appliance Repair and Service (40.3 miles away, based in Huntingdon, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews); Barnes Repair Company (52.1 miles away, based in Clarksville, 5.0 stars from 289 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (50.2 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
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Murray
Most dryer calls in Murray 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 Murray Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Murray, 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.