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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Canfield, OH

Whether your dryer runs on natural gas, propane or a 240-volt circuit, these are the technicians who serve Canfield.

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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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Canfield and public ratings.

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Canfield

Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Canfield. 1 list an address in Canfield, and the rest are spread across Youngstown (6), Alliance (2), and New Castle (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Quality Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Canfield. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.

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Mr. Appliance of Youngstown
860 Boardman-Canfield Rd Ste 104A, Youngstown, OH 44512
4.1 mi from Canfield
★★★★½ 4.6 (235 reviews)
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Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc.
3100 OH-59, Ravenna, OH 44266
28.2 mi from Canfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (973 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
2100 Niles Cortland Rd SE, Warren, OH 44484
12.7 mi from Canfield
★★★★½ 4.6 (145 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
2652 Ellwood Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
24.4 mi from Canfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (122 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
5320 Youngstown Rd SE, Niles, OH 44446
12.5 mi from Canfield
★★★★½ 4.7 (85 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
2235 E State St, Hermitage, PA 16148
20.9 mi from Canfield
★★★★½ 4.7 (65 reviews)
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Grove Appliance Furniture & Mattress, Alliance
350 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601
19.5 mi from Canfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,823 reviews)
Saturday hours
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Sam's Appliance Repair
350 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601
19.5 mi from Canfield
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,515 reviews)
Saturday hours
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AAA Appliance Service & Parts
1107 Butler Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
23.3 mi from Canfield
★★★½ 3.7 (40 reviews)
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Parc Appliance Repair Company
7639 Connelly Rd, Masury, OH 44438
16.6 mi from Canfield
★★★★★ 4.8 (128 reviews)

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Dryer repair near Canfield at a glance
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.8, 3.7, 4.1
Show laundry appliance work7
Mention gas appliance work0
Open on Saturdays (per listing)10
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)14
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)19

The leading options for Canfield are Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (4.1 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (28.2 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

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.
How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

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

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.
Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.
Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

If You Smell Gas

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

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

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.

Dryer Notes for Canfield, OH

Most dryer calls in Canfield 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.

Questions to Ask a Canfield Technician

  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Canfield, OH

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.
Do you cover Canfield and nearby towns?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Canfield. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.

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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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