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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Decorah, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Decorah, IA
Within 60 miles of Decorah there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include La Crosse (4), Charles City (3), and Stewartville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: American Appliance Service, around 37.8 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decorah is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 37.8, 40.1, 43.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
Closest matches for Decorah: Appliance Plus (58.5 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (37.8 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Decorah, IA
Most dryer calls in Decorah 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 Decorah Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Decorah, 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 Decorah technician which parts to bring.