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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Wapakoneta and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wapakoneta, OH
Within 60 miles of Wapakoneta there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Wapakoneta, and other nearby bases include Dayton (14), Lima (4), and Greenville (2). The closest is Miller's Corral Inc, about 1.3 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wapakoneta is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wapakoneta. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 48 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.7, 9.1 |
Closest matches for Wapakoneta: Authorized Service (40.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,908 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Lima, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Western Ohio (13.8 miles away, based in Lima, 4.0 stars from 373 reviews); Lafayette Appliance Township Repair Service (18.4 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
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Wapakoneta, OH
Most dryer calls in Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wapakoneta, OH
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wapakoneta
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wapakoneta technician which parts to bring.