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 Bryan, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bryan
Within 60 miles of Bryan there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Bryan itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (21), Kendallville (2), and Sylvania (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Bryan. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bryan is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bryan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 13.0, 22.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Bryan list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (48.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sauder's TV & Appliance Inc Sales & Service (13.0 miles away, based in Archbold, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center (46.4 miles away, based in Maumee, 4.5 stars from 1,424 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Bryan Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bryan 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 Bryan
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bryan, OH
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Bryan do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bryan technician which parts to bring.