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. The Oak Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Park
40 repair companies serve Oak Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Detroit (16), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Alliance Group, about 1.4 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 2.0 |
The leading options for Oak Park are Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Deals Depot (1.4 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (11.1 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Oak Park
Most dryer calls in Oak Park 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 Oak Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oak Park, MI
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Oak Park technician which parts to bring.