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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Sun Lakes, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Sun Lakes
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sun Lakes. Other nearby bases include Chandler (17), Gilbert (14), and Tempe (3). MasterFix Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Sun Lakes. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.4, 3.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Sun Lakes: Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (7.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews); Integrity Services (8.4 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valley Heating, Cooling & Appliances (11.6 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.8 stars from 1,830 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.4 stars from 300 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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.
Local Notes for Sun Lakes
Most dryer calls in Sun Lakes 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Sun Lakes
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sun Lakes, AZ
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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.