A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ankeny, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ankeny
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ankeny. 2 of them are based in Ankeny itself, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Ware Appliance, about 0.1 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.2, 6.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
The leading options for Ankeny are Westside Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (15.2 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Ankeny
Most dryer calls in Ankeny 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
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ankeny
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ankeny, IA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ankeny technician which parts to bring.