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 St. Cloud, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Cloud
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Cloud. The rest are spread across St Cloud (6), Sauk Rapids (2), and Kimball (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Omega Force Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from St. Cloud. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
Closest matches for St. Cloud: Omega Force Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (22.6 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
What St. Cloud Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in St. Cloud 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near St. Cloud
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Cloud, 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.