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 Cedar Falls, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Cedar Falls
40 repair companies serve Cedar Falls from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Cedar Falls, and other nearby bases include Cedar Rapids (15), Waterloo (4), and Marion (4). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. The closest is Gulbranson's Appliance Services., about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Cedar Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 46 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
The leading options for Cedar Falls are Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (29.0 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (7.2 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Cedar Falls Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Cedar Falls 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
Before You Book in Cedar Falls
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Cedar Falls, IA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cedar Falls
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cedar Falls technician which parts to bring.