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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lapeer, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lapeer
35 repair companies serve Lapeer from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Lapeer, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (5), Flint (4), and Rochester (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Blake's Appliance & Refrigeration Service, around 0.5 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.0 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
The leading options for Lapeer are Reed's Appliance (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (24.6 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews); Sargent Appliance (26.8 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lapeer
Most dryer calls in Lapeer 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 Lapeer
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Lapeer, MI
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lapeer
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.