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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Marion and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Marion
31 repair companies serve Marion from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Marion itself, and other nearby bases include Cedar Rapids (18), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: East Iowa Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
At the top of the Marion list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Parker Appliance Repair Professionals (12.7 miles away, based in Martelle, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair Services (20.3 miles away, based in North Liberty, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Marion
Most dryer calls in Marion 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 Marion
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marion, IA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Marion technician which parts to bring.