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 Lima listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lima, OH
Within 60 miles of Lima there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Lima, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (11), Wapakoneta (2), and Greenville (2). A-1 Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Lima. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lima is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 49 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Lima: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Authorized Service (53.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service (8.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 2.6 stars from 5 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Lima, OH
Most dryer calls in Lima 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lima
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lima, OH
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Lima do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lima
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lima technician which parts to bring.