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 South St. Paul listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving South St. Paul, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South St. Paul. Other nearby bases include St Paul (10), West St Paul (4), and Maplewood (4). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Ollom Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 30 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.2, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for South St. Paul are Super Care Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (11.8 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around South St. Paul
Most dryer calls in South St. Paul 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 South St. Paul Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South St. Paul, MN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in South St. Paul
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a South St. Paul technician which parts to bring.