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 Des Moines, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Des Moines
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Des Moines. 11 list an address in Des Moines, and other nearby bases include Urbandale (5), West Des Moines (3), and Ankeny (2). Nearest on the list: Everett Appliance Repair Services, around 1.8 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
Closest matches for Des Moines: Westside Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Des Moines
Most dryer calls in Des Moines 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 Des Moines
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Des Moines, IA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Des Moines do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Des Moines
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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.