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 Ames listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ames
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ames. 1 list an address in Ames, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (8), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Nearest on the list: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 20.5, 22.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
First up for Ames: Westside Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Ames Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ames 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.
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ames
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ames, IA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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 Ames technician which parts to bring.