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 Ionia listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ionia
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ionia. 1 list an address in Ionia, and the rest are spread across Grand Rapids (4), Rockford (2), and Hastings (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.6, 13.7 |
The leading options for Ionia are Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Hastings, 4.3 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caverly Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Lyons, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Ionia, MI
Most dryer calls in Ionia 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
Questions to Ask a Ionia Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ionia, MI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ionia technician which parts to bring.