The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Clinton 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, Clinton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Clinton. 3 list an address in Clinton, and the rest are spread across Davenport (18), Moline (5), and Bettendorf (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Clinton. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clinton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.6, 2.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Clinton are Zirkelbach Home Appliance (2.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (26.6 miles away, based in Maquoketa, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 3.5 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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?
- 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.
Around Clinton
Most dryer calls in Clinton 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 Clinton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clinton, IA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Clinton and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Clinton
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Clinton
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.