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. The Paintsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Paintsville
Within 60 miles of Paintsville there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Paintsville itself, and the rest are spread across Huntington (2), Louisa (1), and Pikeville (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Paintsville. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Paintsville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 20.4, 24.1 |
First up for Paintsville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.1 miles away, based in Morehead, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.7 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Paintsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Paintsville 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 Paintsville Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Paintsville, KY
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Paintsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Paintsville technician which parts to bring.