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. The Abilene listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Abilene
12 repair companies serve Abilene from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Salina (5), Junction City (2), and Manhattan (2). Distances run up to about 46 miles. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Trejo Repair., around 21.3 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Abilene is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.3, 21.8, 22.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Abilene: Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Junction City, 4.4 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Salina, 4.5 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smoky Valley Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Salina, 4.6 stars from 73 reviews); Suburban Services Center (22.3 miles away, based in Salina, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Abilene, KS
Most dryer calls in Abilene 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.
Kansas leaves contractor and trade licensing, including plumbing and HVAC, to cities and counties, so who may do gas piping and gas appliance connections depends on the local jurisdiction. Source: Kansas Business Center: Business Starter Kit, Construction
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Abilene
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Abilene, KS
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Abilene do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Abilene technician which parts to bring.