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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Bowling Green, OH

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Bowling Green who work on both.

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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 Bowling Green and public ratings.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bowling Green

Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bowling Green. The rest are spread across Toledo (8), Sylvania (3), and Fremont (2). The closest is Appliance Center, about 13.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.

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Ace Appliance Sales & Service
3724 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615
17.0 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★★ 4.9 (4,272 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Appliance Center
321 Illinois Ave, Maumee, OH 43537
13.2 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★½ 4.5 (1,424 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Ace Appliance Sales & Service
3722 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615
17.0 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★★ 4.9 (982 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC
2150 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
19.7 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,168 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg
2620 Centennial Rd Ste P, Sylvania, OH 43617
20.6 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★½ 4.5 (251 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
620 Plaza Dr, Fostoria, OH 44830
18.0 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★½ 4.6 (123 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH
219 S Front St Ste 203C, Fremont, OH 43420
27.9 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★★ 4.8 (347 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
1825 OH-19, Fremont, OH 43420
26.7 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★½ 4.6 (137 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Cory's Appliance Repair
3518 Co Rd 5, Delta, OH 43515
19.0 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★★ 5.0 (91 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Randolph's TV & Appliances
119 W Madison St, Gibsonburg, OH 43431
17.1 mi from Bowling Green
★★★★½ 4.5 (51 reviews)
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Bowling Green repair companies in numbers
Listing Saturday hours18
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)15
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)22
Distance to the three closest (mi)13.2, 16.2, 17.0
Show laundry appliance work8
Mention gas appliance work0

Closest matches for Bowling Green: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (17.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center (13.2 miles away, based in Maumee, 4.5 stars from 1,424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (17.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (19.7 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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

Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.
Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.

Gas Safety Around the Dryer

Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety

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:

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.

What Bowling Green Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Bowling Green 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

Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form

How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bowling Green

  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bowling Green, OH

Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bowling Green

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.

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