A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Red Wing and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Wing
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Red Wing. The rest are spread across Cottage Grove (3), Inver Grove Heights (3), and Hastings (2). Nearest on the list: Dewey's Major Appliance Services, around 4.4 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Red Wing. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 15.5, 16.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Red Wing: SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (29.4 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (29.8 miles away, based in Woodbury, 4.7 stars from 2,220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in River Falls, 4.5 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dewey's Major Appliance Services (4.4 miles away, based in Hager City, 4.7 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Red Wing, MN
Most dryer calls in Red Wing 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 Red Wing
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Red Wing, MN
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Wing
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Red Wing technician which parts to bring.