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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rochester Hills, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rochester Hills, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rochester Hills. 1 list an address in Rochester Hills, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (5), Madison Heights (4), and Clinton Township (4). 18 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Higher Standards Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 26 |
First up for Rochester Hills: Sargent Appliance (12.2 miles away, based in Macomb, 4.8 stars from 1,520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (1.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.6 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Detroit Appliance (14.1 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Rochester Hills
Most dryer calls in Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rochester Hills, MI
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Rochester Hills
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rochester Hills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rochester Hills technician which parts to bring.