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 Chadron, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Chadron
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 89 miles of Chadron. The rest are spread across Rapid City (4), Hot Springs (1), and Scottsbluff (1). The closest is Bennett's Appliance Services, about 48.3 miles away. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chadron is inside its regular service area.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 89 miles | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 48.3, 74.5, 85.2 |
First up for Chadron: Appliance Repair Services (85.2 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (87.6 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Bennett's Appliance Services (48.3 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); K&D Appliance Service (88.2 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Chadron, NE
Most dryer calls in Chadron 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.
Nebraska has no state agency licensing plumbers; plumbing licensing, including gas fitter licenses in cities such as Lincoln, is set locally by city or village plumbing boards. Source: Nebraska Legislature: report on regulation of Master Plumbers (Legislative Council)
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Chadron
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Chadron, NE
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Chadron
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.