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 Great Bend, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Great Bend
Within 60 miles of Great Bend there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Great Bend itself, and other nearby bases include Hays (5), Russell (1), and Pratt (1). 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Boone's Maytag Home Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Great Bend is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.8, 9.4 |
At the top of the Great Bend list: Boone's Maytag Home Appliance (1.1 miles away, 3.3 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.6 miles away, based in Pratt, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mickey's Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews); Great Bend Appliance Center (1.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Great Bend
Most dryer calls in Great Bend 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Great Bend
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Bend, KS
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Great Bend
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Great Bend technician which parts to bring.