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 Caldwell, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Caldwell
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Caldwell. 7 list an address in Caldwell, and other nearby bases include Boise (12), Nampa (8), and Meridian (6). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Same-Day Appliance Fix Caldwell. is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Caldwell. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
First up for Caldwell: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (4.3 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Boise, 4.9 stars from 95 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Caldwell
Most dryer calls in Caldwell 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
Before You Book in Caldwell
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Caldwell
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.