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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of West Des Moines, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving West Des Moines, IA
Within 30 miles of West Des Moines there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in West Des Moines itself, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Central Appliances West is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from West Des Moines. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 3.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for West Des Moines: Warners' Stellian Appliance (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 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
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.
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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 West Des Moines, IA
Most dryer calls in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Des Moines, IA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Des Moines
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Des Moines technician which parts to bring.