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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Frankenmuth, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Frankenmuth
27 repair companies serve Frankenmuth from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Frankenmuth, and other nearby bases include Saginaw (4), Flint (4), and Bay City (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Art Noey Appliance - Frankenmuth, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 10.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Frankenmuth: Crane's L & M *Appliance, Furniture, Mattress* (14.5 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.5 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Clio, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 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
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Frankenmuth
Most dryer calls in Frankenmuth 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.
Questions to Ask a Frankenmuth Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Frankenmuth, MI
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Frankenmuth
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.