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. The Nicholasville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Nicholasville
Within 30 miles of Nicholasville there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Nicholasville, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Family First Appliance Repair And Installation is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Nicholasville. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.4, 7.9 |
At the top of the Nicholasville list: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (9.0 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (22.4 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
Around Nicholasville
Most dryer calls in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Nicholasville, 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.