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 Tempe, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tempe
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tempe. 11 of them are based in Tempe itself, and other nearby bases include Mesa (13), Chandler (10), and Phoenix (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Next Door Appliance Repair Tempe, around 0.5 miles out. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tempe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Tempe are Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (5.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews); Integrity Services (6.5 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valley Heating, Cooling & Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.8 stars from 1,830 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care & Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.8 stars from 1,795 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Tempe, AZ
Most dryer calls in Tempe 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Tempe
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tempe, AZ
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tempe
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.