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 Gahanna, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gahanna
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gahanna. Other nearby bases include Columbus (26), Westerville (3), and Pataskala (3). Nearest on the list: Aero Appliance Service, around 2.2 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gahanna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
First up for Gahanna: Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Pataskala, 4.4 stars from 496 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (9.0 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Ohio Appliance Repair Inc. (13.3 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.5 stars from 963 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Gahanna
Most dryer calls in Gahanna 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
Questions to Ask a Gahanna Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gahanna, OH
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gahanna technician which parts to bring.