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 Hermantown and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hermantown
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hermantown. The rest are spread across Duluth (3), Superior (2), and Esko (1). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.9 miles away. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hermantown is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 5.9, 6.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Hermantown list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (6.6 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); RAINBOW SERVICES (17.1 miles away, based in Superior, 4.1 stars from 14 reviews); Northern Star Food Equipment (11.6 miles away, based in Cloquet, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Hermantown
Most dryer calls in Hermantown 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 Hermantown Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Hermantown, MN
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.