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 Boone, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Boone
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Boone. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Ken's Appliance & Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 13.6 miles from Boone. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Boone is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.6, 26.4, 27.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
Closest matches for Boone: Westside Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (33.4 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Boone
Most dryer calls in Boone 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 Boone
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Boone, IA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Boone
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Boone technician which parts to bring.