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 Lake City and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake City
40 repair companies serve Lake City from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Eau Claire (7), Rochester (6), and Stewartville (3). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Dewey's Major Appliance Services, around 15.3 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake City is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.3, 27.1, 28.3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
The leading options for Lake City are Denny’s Appliance (35.2 miles away, based in Menomonie, 4.4 stars from 74 reviews); Warners' Stellian Appliance (28.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 977 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.1 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Local Notes for Lake City
Most dryer calls in Lake City 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 Lake City
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- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake City, MN
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Other Dryer Repair in Lake City
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake City
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lake City technician which parts to bring.