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 Shively listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Shively, KY
Within 30 miles of Shively there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Nearest on the list: Cook Appliance Service LLC, around 0.5 miles out. 16 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 4.8, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
The leading options for Shively are Bodewell Appliances (13.4 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Louisville (14.1 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aable Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.5 stars from 260 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Shively, KY
Most dryer calls in Shively 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 Shively
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shively, KY
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Shively
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Shively technician which parts to bring.