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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Albert Lea and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Albert Lea, MN
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Albert Lea. 1 of them are based in Albert Lea itself, and the rest are spread across Rochester (6), Mankato (5), and Stewartville (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. TNT Used Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Albert Lea. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Albert Lea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albert Lea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 12.2, 17.6 |
Closest matches for Albert Lea: Quality Appliance (44.2 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McCloskey Appliance (34.5 miles away, based in Mason City, 4.3 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (51.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 977 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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Gas Dryer 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
What Albert Lea Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Albert Lea 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.
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Albert Lea
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Albert Lea
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.