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 DeWitt, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving DeWitt, IA
40 repair companies serve DeWitt from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Davenport (20), Moline (5), and Clinton (3). Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Anchor Appliance Repair Professionals is the nearest, roughly 7.4 miles from DeWitt. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 11.1, 11.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
The leading options for DeWitt are Appliance Solutions (18.0 miles away, based in Maquoketa, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zirkelbach Home Appliance (18.3 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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.
What DeWitt Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in DeWitt 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 DeWitt
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: DeWitt, IA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.