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 Medina, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Medina
Within 30 miles of Medina there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Buffalo (4), Williamsville (3), and Lockport (2). The closest is Mullen's Appliance & HVAC, about 15.7 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Medina. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 15.7, 16.5, 17.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Medina: Orville's Home Appliances (27.1 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ben's Appliance Inc. (19.4 miles away, based in Batavia, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DC Appliance Repair (22.9 miles away, based in Wilson, 4.7 stars from 421 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.4 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Medina
Most dryer calls in Medina 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 work licensing is set locally; in New York City, for example, the Department of Buildings requires gas work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or by Gas Work Qualification holders under a master plumber's supervision. Source: NYC Department of Buildings: Local Law 150 of 2016 Gas Work Qualification Requirement
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Medina
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Medina, NY
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Medina do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Medina
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Medina technician which parts to bring.