The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Alexandria, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alexandria
5 repair companies serve Alexandria from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Alexandria, and the rest are spread across Little Falls (1), Richmond (1), and Willmar (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Alexandria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 49.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
Closest matches for Alexandria: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Lakeside Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 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?
What a Technician Checks 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Dryer Notes for Alexandria, MN
Most dryer calls in Alexandria 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 Alexandria
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, MN
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alexandria technician which parts to bring.