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 Jenison listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Jenison, MI
40 repair companies serve Jenison from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Grand Rapids (9), Muskegon (6), and Holland (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ron's Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jenison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
At the top of the Jenison list: Nawara Brothers Home Store (7.8 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 611 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (21.1 miles away, based in Holland, 4.9 stars from 242 reviews); Bekins (11.7 miles away, based in Coopersville, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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
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?
- 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Jenison, MI
Most dryer calls in Jenison 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
Before You Book in Jenison
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jenison, MI
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Jenison
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jenison
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.