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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Midland and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Midland, MI
Within 30 miles of Midland there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Saginaw (4), Bay City (3), and Sanford (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service, around 7.6 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 8.4, 9.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Midland list: Crane's L & M *Appliance, Furniture, Mattress* (17.4 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.5 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Midland Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Midland 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 Midland
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Midland, 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.