A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Middleton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Middleton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middleton. 1 of them are based in Middleton itself, and the rest are spread across Boise (12), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Crossroads Appliance Repair Systems is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Middleton. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Middleton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 4.8, 4.9 |
Closest matches for Middleton: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (7.5 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Boise, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.7 stars from 26 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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.
Around Middleton
Most dryer calls in Middleton 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Middleton
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Middleton, ID
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Middleton technician which parts to bring.