A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Livonia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Livonia
40 repair companies serve Livonia from within 30 miles. 11 of them are based in Livonia itself, and other nearby bases include Detroit (11), Dearborn Heights (3), and Southfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Oakland County, about 1.0 miles away. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Livonia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Livonia: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deals Depot (10.7 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (6.4 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Novi, 4.6 stars from 389 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Livonia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Livonia 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 Livonia
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Livonia, MI
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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.