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 Trenton listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Trenton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Trenton. The rest are spread across Detroit (10), Lincoln Park (5), and Allen Park (3). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Richard Brothers Appliance., around 2.2 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.4, 4.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
First up for Trenton: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (19.2 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (13.9 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Busen's Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Trenton
Most dryer calls in Trenton 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Trenton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Trenton, MI
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Trenton technician which parts to bring.