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. The Minneapolis listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Minneapolis
40 repair companies serve Minneapolis from within 30 miles. 13 list an address in Minneapolis, and the rest are spread across St Paul (9), Hopkins (5), and Bloomington (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Emergency Services, around 0.7 miles out. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
At the top of the Minneapolis list: Warners' Stellian Appliance (5.3 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (3.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 670 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
What Minneapolis Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Minneapolis are typically served by CenterPoint Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Energy Utility Franchise Agreements - City of Minneapolis
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Minneapolis go through City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development, Development Review (mechanical, heating and gas piping permits). Permit office
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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Minneapolis
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Minneapolis, MN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Other Dryer Repair in Minneapolis
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Minneapolis
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.