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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Minot and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Minot
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Minot. 4 list an address in Minot, and the rest are spread across Surrey (1). 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Mike's Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Minot is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.2, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Minot: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TJ Appliance Service (2.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 35 reviews); Minot Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.. (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Minot
Most dryer calls in Minot 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Minot
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Minot, ND
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Minot
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.