The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Columbia Falls listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Columbia Falls
6 repair companies serve Columbia Falls from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Kalispell (5) and Polson (1). Distances run up to about 47 miles. Nearest on the list: Montana Affordable Services, LLC., around 11.6 miles out. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 5 businesses. Columbia Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.6, 11.9, 12.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
First up for Columbia Falls: Montana Affordable Services, LLC. (11.6 miles away, based in Kalispell, 5.0 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.8 miles away, based in Polson, lists Saturday hours); Bud Blocks Service & Appliances inc. (13.7 miles away, based in Kalispell, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews); Cates Appliance Sales & Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Kalispell, 4.0 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Dryer Notes for Columbia Falls, MT
Most dryer calls in Columbia Falls 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.
Montana's plumber licensing law does not cover fuel gas piping; gas piping and gas appliance installations are handled through mechanical permits and inspections by the state Building Codes Program or certified local governments, under the International Fuel Gas Code. Source: Montana DLI Building Codes: Mechanical Permits
In Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Columbia Falls Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia Falls, MT
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Columbia Falls technician which parts to bring.