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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Apple Valley and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Apple Valley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Apple Valley. 2 list an address in Apple Valley, and other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Bloomington (4), and West St Paul (4). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Warners' Stellian Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Apple Valley. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.1, 3.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
Closest matches for Apple Valley: Warners' Stellian Appliance (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (5.2 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Around Apple Valley
Most dryer calls in Apple Valley 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Apple Valley
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Apple Valley, MN
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Apple Valley technician which parts to bring.