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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Northfield, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Northfield
Within 30 miles of Northfield there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Burnsville (5), Bloomington (4), and Faribault (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Brent's Appliance Service, around 11.0 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Northfield are Warners' Stellian Appliance (19.4 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance (13.0 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (21.3 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (19.1 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Northfield Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Northfield 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 Northfield
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Northfield, MN
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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.