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 White Bear Lake listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving White Bear Lake, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Bear Lake. 2 list an address in White Bear Lake, and other nearby bases include St Paul (10), Maplewood (4), and West St Paul (4). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair | White Bear Lake, around 1.4 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Bear Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.4, 2.6 |
Closest matches for White Bear Lake: Warners' Stellian Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.8 stars from 2,260 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (12.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What White Bear Lake Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: White Bear Lake, MN
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near White Bear Lake do these technicians cover?
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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.