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 Great 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, Great Falls
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 71-mile radius of Great Falls. 3 of them are based in Great Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Helena (4). The farthest listed company is about 71 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Great Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 71 miles | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
Closest matches for Great Falls: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (70.3 miles away, based in Helena, 2.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
What Great Falls Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Great 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.
Before You Book in Great Falls
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Falls, MT
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Great Falls technician which parts to bring.