The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Clare, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Clare, MI
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Clare. The rest are spread across Saginaw (4), Bay City (3), and Mt Pleasant (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Greg's Appliance Services., around 16.1 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clare is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 17.1, 17.4 |
Closest matches for Clare: Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane's L & M *Appliance, Furniture, Mattress* (47.0 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.5 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MI Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Clare
Most dryer calls in Clare 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.
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Questions to Ask a Clare Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clare, MI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.