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 Woodhaven 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, Woodhaven
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Woodhaven. Other nearby bases include Detroit (6), Lincoln Park (5), and Livonia (5). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Maintenance One Inc, around 3.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses.
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) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.7, 3.7, 5.0 |
At the top of the Woodhaven list: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (18.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (13.7 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Busen's Appliance (8.4 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Woodhaven
Most dryer calls in Woodhaven 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 Woodhaven
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodhaven, MI
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Woodhaven
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.