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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Highland Park and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Highland Park, MI
40 repair companies serve Highland Park from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Highland Park itself, and the rest are spread across Detroit (17), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Highland Park Applaince Repair, about 0.1 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.6, 2.6 |
At the top of the Highland Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deals Depot (4.8 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (11.2 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Highland Park
Most dryer calls in Highland 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 Highland Park
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland Park, MI
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Highland Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Highland Park technician which parts to bring.