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 Forest Hills listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Forest Hills
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Hills. Other nearby bases include Grand Rapids (9), Grandville (3), and Wyoming (2). 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair, around 5.4 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 5.9, 6.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
At the top of the Forest Hills list: Nawara Brothers Home Store (10.3 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 611 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bekins (23.7 miles away, based in Coopersville, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Lake Appliance Service (23.1 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
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 Forest Hills Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Forest Hills 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Forest Hills
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, MI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Forest Hills do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Forest Hills
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Forest Hills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Forest Hills technician which parts to bring.