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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Hillsdale and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hillsdale, MI
40 repair companies serve Hillsdale from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Ann Arbor (5), Battle Creek (4), and Sylvania (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 17.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hillsdale is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.3, 20.3, 22.9 |
Closest matches for Hillsdale: Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Coldwater, 4.1 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.2 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (53.1 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.2 stars from 108 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Hillsdale, MI
Most dryer calls in Hillsdale 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hillsdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hillsdale, MI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Hillsdale do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.