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 Springfield and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Springfield, MI
14 repair companies serve Springfield from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Springfield, and other nearby bases include Battle Creek (4), Hastings (2), and Marshall (1). Nearest on the list: Reliable Refrigeration-Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Springfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Springfield list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Battle Creek, 4.5 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allens Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Battle Creek, 4.9 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.2 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Patch - Plainwell Store (23.7 miles away, based in Plainwell, 4.8 stars from 76 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Springfield, MI
Most dryer calls in Springfield 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 Springfield
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Springfield, MI
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Springfield
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Springfield
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Springfield technician which parts to bring.