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. The Richmond listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. The rest are spread across Clinton Township (6), Rochester (3), and Sterling Heights (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Uncle Jack's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Richmond. 19 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 6.9, 14.7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Richmond list: Sargent Appliance (15.1 miles away, based in Macomb, 4.8 stars from 1,520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in Clinton Township, 4.8 stars from 690 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (22.0 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (20.8 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Richmond
Most dryer calls in Richmond 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 Richmond
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, MI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richmond
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Richmond technician which parts to bring.