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 Burlington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Burlington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Burlington. 2 list an address in Burlington, and the rest are spread across Davenport (12), Moline (4), and Galesburg (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Mueller's is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Burlington. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Burlington is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 14.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Burlington: Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Fort Madison, 4.2 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Washer & Dryer Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Muscatine, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SEI Appliance and Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Mediapolis, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Lyons Appliance And Repair (45.4 miles away, based in Washington, 4.0 stars from 15 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
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?
- 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Burlington, IA
Most dryer calls in Burlington 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
Questions to Ask a Burlington Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Burlington, 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 Burlington technician which parts to bring.