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 Detroit Lakes and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Detroit Lakes
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Detroit Lakes. 1 list an address in Detroit Lakes, and the rest are spread across Fargo (5), Moorhead (2), and Pelican Rapids (1). 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. D & D Appliance, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Detroit Lakes. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Detroit Lakes is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Detroit Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 11.8, 44.0 |
First up for Detroit Lakes: D & D Appliance, Inc. (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.2 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rigels Appliance Store (44.0 miles away, based in Moorhead, 3.7 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glen Smith Appliance Repair. (11.8 miles away, based in Pelican Rapids, 5.0 stars from 2 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?
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Detroit Lakes, MN
Most dryer calls in Detroit Lakes 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Detroit Lakes
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Detroit Lakes, 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 Detroit Lakes technician which parts to bring.