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 Shaker Heights, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Shaker Heights
Within 30 miles of Shaker Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Shaker Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (20), Parma (3), and Cleveland Heights (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Cedarbrook Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Shaker Heights. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shaker Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 2.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Shaker Heights: Margus Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Parma, 4.9 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (7.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (12.6 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Seven Hills, 4.6 stars from 271 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
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If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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.
What Shaker Heights Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights technician which parts to bring.