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 Austintown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Austintown, OH
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austintown. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Alliance (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Northwood Home Services, LLC, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 17 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.6, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
First up for Austintown: Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (5.4 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (28.5 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Austintown
Most dryer calls in Austintown 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.
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Austintown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Austintown, OH
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Austintown
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Austintown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Austintown technician which parts to bring.