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 Zimmerman, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Zimmerman, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Zimmerman. 1 list an address in Zimmerman, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Cloud (3). The closest is Clayton's Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Zimmerman. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 8.9, 9.5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 44 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
The leading options for Zimmerman are Appliance Hero (22.4 miles away, based in Champlin, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (26.2 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (24.9 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- 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.
What Zimmerman Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Zimmerman 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Zimmerman
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Zimmerman, 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 Zimmerman technician which parts to bring.