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 Gilbert listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gilbert
40 repair companies serve Gilbert from within 30 miles. 16 list an address in Gilbert, and other nearby bases include Chandler (12), Mesa (10), and Queen Creek (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is TrustCore Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gilbert. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Gilbert list: Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (8.6 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews); Valley Heating, Cooling & Appliances (7.6 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.8 stars from 1,830 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.4 stars from 300 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- 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?
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 Gilbert, AZ
Most dryer calls in Gilbert 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.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors licenses gas piping and gas appliance work under its plumbing classifications (such as C-37 and R-37), which cover piping and appliances for natural and manufactured gas. Source: License Classifications - Arizona Registrar of Contractors
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Gilbert
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Gilbert, AZ
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Gilbert do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gilbert
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gilbert technician which parts to bring.