A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Maquoketa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Maquoketa, IA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Maquoketa. 1 of them are based in Maquoketa itself, and other nearby bases include Davenport (20), Dubuque (5), and Clinton (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Solutions, around 0.7 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Maquoketa is inside its regular service area.
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 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 14.7, 15.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
Closest matches for Maquoketa: Appliance Solutions (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zirkelbach Home Appliance (28.7 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.4 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Maquoketa, IA
Most dryer calls in Maquoketa 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Maquoketa
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Maquoketa, IA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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.