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 Le Mars listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Le Mars, IA
22 repair companies serve Le Mars from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Le Mars, and the rest are spread across Sioux Falls (10), Sioux City (5), and Storm Lake (2). Nearest on the list: ARC Appliance Repair Center, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Le Mars is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Le Mars. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 18.9, 22.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
The leading options for Le Mars are Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midtek Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (58.7 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Mahlander's Appliance and Lighting (60.0 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.5 stars from 148 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Le Mars
Most dryer calls in Le Mars 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 Le Mars Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Le Mars, IA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Le Mars do these technicians cover?
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Le Mars
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Le Mars technician which parts to bring.