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. The Cleveland listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cleveland
40 repair companies serve Cleveland from within 30 miles. 22 of them are based in Cleveland itself, and the rest are spread across Parma (3), Cleveland Heights (2), and Middleburg Heights (2). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Montrose Appliance Repair Experts, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cleveland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
Closest matches for Cleveland: Margus Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (3.4 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Seven Hills, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HADI Appliances (8.7 miles away, based in Rocky River, 5.0 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Cleveland
Gas dryers in Cleveland are typically served by Dominion Energy Ohio (East Ohio Gas). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Home Repair Resource Guide (June 2023) - City of Cleveland
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Cleveland go through City of Cleveland Department of Building & Housing, Division of Construction Permitting (building, HVAC/mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits). Permit office
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
Questions to Ask a Cleveland Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cleveland, OH
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Cleveland
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cleveland
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.