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. The Baxter listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Baxter
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Baxter. 1 list an address in Baxter, and other nearby bases include St Cloud (6), Brainerd (5), and Sauk Rapids (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Baxter. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Baxter is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.5, 3.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Baxter list: Schroeder's Home Center (3.5 miles away, based in Brainerd, 4.9 stars from 754 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 3.9 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (56.1 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); YDE's Major Appliance Service (4.3 miles away, based in Brainerd, 4.5 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Baxter
Most dryer calls in Baxter 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
Before You Book in Baxter
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Baxter, MN
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Baxter do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, 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 Baxter technician which parts to bring.