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 Powell, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Powell
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Powell. 1 of them are based in Powell itself, and the rest are spread across Columbus (27), Westerville (3), and Dublin (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Dryer Vent Cleaning of Columbus, about 3.0 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 59 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.4, 5.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Powell: New Life Appliance Repair LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Delaware, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews); Dryer Vent Cleaning of Columbus (3.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Dublin, 4.4 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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 Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Powell
Most dryer calls in Powell 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.
Before You Book in Powell
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Powell, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Powell
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.