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 Winona, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Winona, MN
Within 60 miles of Winona there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Winona, and the rest are spread across Eau Claire (8), Rochester (6), and La Crosse (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 27 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Winona is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 25.3, 26.5 |
The leading options for Winona are Denny’s Appliance (58.6 miles away, based in Menomonie, 4.4 stars from 74 reviews); Med City Appliance Repair (39.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (41.5 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 977 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Winona, MN
Most dryer calls in Winona 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Before You Book in Winona
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Winona, MN
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Winona technician which parts to bring.