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 Fargo, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Fargo, ND
10 repair companies serve Fargo from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Fargo itself, and the rest are spread across Moorhead (2), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.6 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fargo is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
The leading options for Fargo are Rigels Appliance Store (2.8 miles away, based in Moorhead, 3.7 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Appliance Pros (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews); Dacotah Tech Appliance (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Fargo, ND
Most dryer calls in Fargo 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.
North Dakota's state plumbing license law covers water and drainage piping, not gas; fuel gas and mechanical licenses are issued by individual cities, with Fargo stating that a mechanical, fuel gas or dual license is needed in each jurisdiction where one works. Source: City of Fargo: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Exams
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Fargo Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fargo, ND
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fargo technician which parts to bring.