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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of East Lansing, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East Lansing, MI
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Lansing. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Bath Township (1), and Holt (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from East Lansing. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Lansing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
Closest matches for East Lansing: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (1.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gilbert’s Hardware and Appliance (23.4 miles away, based in Owosso, 4.7 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Service - Servicing Dansville, Mason, Leslie, Holt, Lansing and East Lansing (12.8 miles away, based in Mason, 4.0 stars from 26 reviews).
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
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What East Lansing Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Lansing 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
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in East Lansing
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Lansing technician which parts to bring.