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 Laurel listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Laurel, MT
Within 60 miles of Laurel there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Billings (11). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Fred's Appliance, around 10.8 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 11 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Laurel is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.5, 12.5 |
First up for Laurel: Big Sky Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Fred's Appliance (10.8 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Billings, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Revive Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Laurel, MT
Most dryer calls in Laurel 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Laurel
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurel, MT
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Laurel technician which parts to bring.