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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Richfield, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richfield
40 repair companies serve Richfield from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (11), St Paul (6), and Burnsville (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair & Support, around 2.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.5, 2.5 |
Closest matches for Richfield: Warners' Stellian Appliance (9.8 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (9.0 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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 Richfield
Most dryer calls in Richfield 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
Questions to Ask a Richfield Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richfield, MN
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richfield
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.