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 Lowell, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lowell, MI
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lowell. 1 of them are based in Lowell itself, and other nearby bases include Grand Rapids (9), Grandville (3), and Rockford (2). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Rich's Service Co, about 0.4 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 12.1, 12.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Lowell list: Nawara Brothers Home Store (17.7 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 611 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Lowell, MI
Most dryer calls in Lowell 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
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lowell
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lowell technician which parts to bring.