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 Hazel 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 Hazel Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hazel Park. Other nearby bases include Detroit (13), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Hazel Park. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
First up for Hazel Park: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deals Depot (4.1 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Hazel Park
Most dryer calls in Hazel 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.
Questions to Ask a Hazel Park Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hazel Park, MI
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Hazel Park do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Hazel Park
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hazel Park
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.