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 Wilmore and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wilmore, KY
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmore. Other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Frankfort (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Family First Appliance Repair And Installation is the nearest, roughly 4.5 miles from Wilmore. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.5, 10.4, 10.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Wilmore: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (11.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (23.9 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Frankfort, 4.7 stars from 87 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?
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 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 Wilmore Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wilmore 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 Wilmore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilmore, KY
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wilmore technician which parts to bring.