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 Preston, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Preston, ID
Within 60 miles of Preston there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Smithfield (3), North Ogden (2), and Logan (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Chandler’s Appliance, around 18.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Preston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Preston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.1, 19.1, 21.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
At the top of the Preston list: R.A.C.E.R. Service Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Nibley, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews); Cache Appliance (24.8 miles away, based in Logan, 5.0 stars from 560 reviews); Darrell's Appliance Service And Sales Inc (21.1 miles away, based in Smithfield, 4.7 stars from 639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chandler’s Appliance (18.1 miles away, based in Smithfield, 5.0 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
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 Preston
Most dryer calls in Preston 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
Questions to Ask a Preston Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Preston, 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 Preston technician which parts to bring.