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 Sterling and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Sterling
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sterling. Other nearby bases include Anchorage (10) and Soldotna (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Eagle Appliances | Auto & Truck Inventory | Home Furnishings Supply, about 9.7 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Sterling is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.7, 9.8, 52.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
First up for Sterling: Tims Appliance Repair and Service (9.8 miles away, based in Soldotna, 2.6 stars from 18 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (53.6 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (53.0 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Anchorage, 1.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Sterling, AK
Most dryer calls in Sterling 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.
Installing fuel gas piping on a property calls for a state Plumber Gas certificate of fitness issued by the Department of Labor's Mechanical Inspection Section. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
Questions to Ask a Sterling Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sterling, AK
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sterling technician which parts to bring.