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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Toledo, OH

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Toledo who work on both.

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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 Toledo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Toledo, OH

Within 30 miles of Toledo there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Toledo, and other nearby bases include Sylvania (3), Monroe (3), and Rossford (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Appliance Repair Toledo OH is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Toledo. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses.

Washer & Dryer Repair
Ace Appliance Sales & Service
3724 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615
3.8 mi from Toledo
★★★★★ 4.9 (4,272 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC
2150 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
4.4 mi from Toledo
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,168 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Ace Appliance Sales & Service
3722 Airport Hwy, Toledo, OH 43615
3.8 mi from Toledo
★★★★★ 4.9 (982 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Appliance Center
321 Illinois Ave, Maumee, OH 43537
7.7 mi from Toledo
★★★★½ 4.5 (1,424 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance of Perrysburg
2620 Centennial Rd Ste P, Sylvania, OH 43617
8.2 mi from Toledo
★★★★½ 4.5 (251 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1290 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI 48162
21.2 mi from Toledo
★★★★½ 4.6 (441 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Appliance Repair
5080 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623
4.2 mi from Toledo
★★★★★ 5.0 (24 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Fitness Repair Llc
1038 E Elm Tree Rd, Rossford, OH 43460
4.4 mi from Toledo
★★★★½ 4.4 (25 reviews)
Appliance Repair
Durocher's
5555 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560
5.3 mi from Toledo
★★★★½ 4.7 (223 reviews)
Saturday hours
Appliance Repair
Cory's Appliance Repair
3518 Co Rd 5, Delta, OH 43515
21.8 mi from Toledo
★★★★★ 5.0 (91 reviews)

We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.

By the numbers: technicians near Toledo
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.7, 2.4, 2.6
Mention gas appliance work0
Companies within 30 miles22
List dryer or washer & dryer work6
Open on Saturdays (per listing)16
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews13

At the top of the Toledo list: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (4.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center (7.7 miles away, based in Maumee, 4.5 stars from 1,424 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.
How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

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

Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.
Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

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

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

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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost

Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:

A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.

Local Notes for Toledo

Most dryer calls in Toledo 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 Toledo Technician

  • 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?
  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Toledo, OH

Do you cover Toledo and nearby towns?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Toledo. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.

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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.

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