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 Shelbyville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Shelbyville, KY
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shelbyville. 1 list an address in Shelbyville, and other nearby bases include Louisville (18), Frankfort (4), and Jeffersonville (3). Ready To Serve is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Shelbyville. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 14.5, 15.2 |
At the top of the Shelbyville list: Mr. Appliance of Louisville (18.8 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Bodewell Appliances (19.2 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (17.2 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Frankfort, 4.7 stars from 87 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
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Shelbyville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shelbyville, KY
Which areas near Shelbyville do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Shelbyville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Shelbyville technician which parts to bring.