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 Hugo and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hugo
Within 30 miles of Hugo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St Paul (7), Blaine (5), and Maplewood (4). Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake is the nearest, roughly 6.1 miles from Hugo. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hugo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 7.0, 7.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
The leading options for Hugo are Warners' Stellian Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (13.3 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (17.4 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (9.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. 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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Hugo
Most dryer calls in Hugo 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 Hugo
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hugo, 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 Hugo technician which parts to bring.