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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Montrose and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montrose
40 repair companies serve Montrose from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hopkins (5), Plymouth (4), and Wayzata (3). Nexaro Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 6.7 miles from Montrose. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.7, 8.0, 12.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
The leading options for Montrose are Appliance Hero (28.3 miles away, based in Champlin, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (12.0 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (29.7 miles away, based in Shakopee, 4.7 stars from 1,015 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around Montrose
Most dryer calls in Montrose 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Montrose
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Montrose technician which parts to bring.