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. The Minnetonka listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Minnetonka
Within 30 miles of Minnetonka there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Minnetonka, and the rest are spread across Minneapolis (11), Hopkins (5), and Eden Prairie (5). The closest is AMA Appliance Service, about 1.7 miles away. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.8, 2.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
Closest matches for Minnetonka: Warners' Stellian Appliance (14.9 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (12.4 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.2 miles away, based in Shakopee, 4.7 stars from 1,015 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Minnetonka Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Minnetonka 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Minnetonka
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Minnetonka, MN
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Minnetonka
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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.