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 Cudahy listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cudahy
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cudahy. 1 list an address in Cudahy, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (19), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.8, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Cudahy: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (14.8 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Cudahy, WI
Most dryer calls in Cudahy 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cudahy
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cudahy, WI
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Cudahy do these technicians cover?
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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.