A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Wilmington and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Wilmington
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. Other nearby bases include Dayton (12), Beavercreek (3), and Xenia (2). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Toller's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.4 miles from Wilmington. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.4, 18.0, 18.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
Closest matches for Wilmington: Logan Master Appliance (25.8 miles away, based in Kettering, 4.4 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Washington Court House, 4.6 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rippe Brothers Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in West Chester Township, 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Wilmington
Most dryer calls in Wilmington 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 Wilmington Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilmington, OH
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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.