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. Louis Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Louis Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Louis Park. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (12), Hopkins (5), and Eden Prairie (5). 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. North Metro appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from St. Louis Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.8, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
At the top of the St. Louis Park list: Warners' Stellian Appliance (10.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance Outlet (7.7 miles away, based in Minneapolis, 4.7 stars from 670 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (12.4 miles away, based in Shakopee, 4.7 stars from 1,015 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for St. Louis Park
Most dryer calls in St. Louis Park 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 St. Louis Park Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Louis Park, MN
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Louis Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a St. Louis Park technician which parts to bring.