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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Northville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Northville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Northville. Other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Detroit (7), and Southfield (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.1 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.1, 5.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
The leading options for Northville are Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (7.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Novi, 4.6 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (12.6 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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
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?
- 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?
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.
Around Northville
Most dryer calls in Northville 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 Northville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Northville, MI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Northville technician which parts to bring.