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 Waterville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Waterville
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waterville. Other nearby bases include Toledo (8), Sylvania (3), and Maumee (1). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Center, about 6.1 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 10.0, 10.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
At the top of the Waterville list: Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 4,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center (6.1 miles away, based in Maumee, 4.5 stars from 1,424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Sales & Service (10.0 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.9 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (11.6 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Waterville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waterville 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
Before You Book in Waterville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waterville, OH
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waterville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waterville technician which parts to bring.