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 Waverly, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waverly
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Waverly. The rest are spread across Waterloo (4), Charles City (3), and Cedar Falls (2). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Gulbranson's Appliance Services., about 14.5 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waverly 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.5, 15.0, 17.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Waverly: Appliance Plus (34.8 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (18.5 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Waverly Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waverly 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 Waverly Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waverly, IA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waverly technician which parts to bring.