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 Boise, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Boise
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Boise. 22 of them are based in Boise itself, and other nearby bases include Nampa (8), Meridian (6), and Eagle (2). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Western Boise Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.8, 0.9 |
At the top of the Boise list: Western Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (18.2 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Murf's Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Boise, ID
Most dryer calls in Boise 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.
Idaho treats gas piping, gas appliances and their venting as HVAC work licensed by the state through DOPL, with specialty HVAC licenses available for gas piping or gas appliances alone and a limited heating specialty for propane-fired appliances. Source: Idaho Code Section 54-5003, Definitions (HVAC)
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Boise
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Boise, ID
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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.