A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Whitefish and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Whitefish, MT
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Whitefish. The rest are spread across Kalispell (5) and Polson (1). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. Sweet Tea Smarts Appliance Repair & Rentals is the nearest, roughly 14.4 miles from Whitefish. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Whitefish is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.4, 14.8, 15.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
The leading options for Whitefish are Montana Affordable Services, LLC. (14.8 miles away, based in Kalispell, 5.0 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Polson, lists Saturday hours); Bud Blocks Service & Appliances inc. (16.4 miles away, based in Kalispell, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews); Cates Appliance Sales & Repair (15.8 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Whitefish, MT
Most dryer calls in Whitefish 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 Whitefish Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Whitefish, 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 Whitefish technician which parts to bring.