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. The Fenton listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fenton, MI
40 repair companies serve Fenton from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Fenton itself, and the rest are spread across Waterford Township (6), Flint (4), and Brighton (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 16 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fenton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 8.1, 11.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Fenton: Michigan Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (18.6 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (18.6 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Fenton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fenton 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 Fenton Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fenton, MI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fenton technician which parts to bring.