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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Portage Lakes, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Portage Lakes, OH
Within 30 miles of Portage Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Akron (6), Canton (5), and Brunswick (3). 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Collins Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.9 miles from Portage Lakes. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.8, 5.8 |
At the top of the Portage Lakes list: Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (17.0 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (9.2 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews); Eastside Maytag (5.9 miles away, based in Akron, 4.6 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Margus Appliance Repair (27.6 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Portage Lakes Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Portage Lakes, OH
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Portage Lakes
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Portage Lakes technician which parts to bring.