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 Faribault and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Faribault, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Faribault. 3 of them are based in Faribault itself, and other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Mankato (4), and Bloomington (4). Nearest on the list: Cannon TV & Appliance Services, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Faribault is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Faribault. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Faribault: Quality Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (30.2 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (31.1 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (30.5 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Faribault, MN
Most dryer calls in Faribault 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
Questions to Ask a Faribault Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Faribault, MN
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Related Repair Pages for Faribault
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Faribault
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.