The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from South Tucson and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near South Tucson
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Tucson. Other nearby bases include Tucson (40). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 0.8 |
At the top of the South Tucson list: 5 Star Appliance Repair, LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.9 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fridge Worx (1.1 miles away, based in Tucson, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frontline Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Tucson, 4.9 stars from 482 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
What South Tucson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in South Tucson 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
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
Questions to Ask a South Tucson Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South Tucson, AZ
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a South Tucson technician which parts to bring.