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. The Grosse Pointe Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Grosse Pointe Park
Within 30 miles of Grosse Pointe Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Grosse Pointe Park, and the rest are spread across Detroit (11), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Go Assist Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 2.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
Closest matches for Grosse Pointe Park: Sargent Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Clinton Township, 4.8 stars from 690 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (10.2 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (8.2 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Grosse Pointe Park
Most dryer calls in Grosse Pointe Park 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Grosse Pointe Park
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Grosse Pointe Park, MI
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Grosse Pointe Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Grosse Pointe Park technician which parts to bring.