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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Webster City and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Webster City, IA
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Webster City. 1 of them are based in Webster City itself, and the rest are spread across Urbandale (5), Des Moines (5), and Algona (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Webster City is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 28.5, 32.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Webster City are Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones Appliance & TV (28.5 miles away, based in Iowa Falls, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (58.3 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); McCloskey Appliance (58.0 miles away, based in Mason City, 4.3 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Webster City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Webster City 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
Before You Book in Webster City
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Webster City, IA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Webster City technician which parts to bring.