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. The Grand Island listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Grand Island
Within 60 miles of Grand Island there are 7 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Grand Island, and other nearby bases include Kearney (4) and Hastings (2). Distances run up to about 44 miles. 1 lists gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Mora's Appliance Service, about 1.9 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grand Island is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 20.7, 23.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Grand Island: Sears Appliance Repair (40.2 miles away, based in Kearney, 4.7 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mora's Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews); Beman's Sales & Service (23.3 miles away, based in Hastings, 3.9 stars from 66 reviews); Chaney Repair (43.7 miles away, based in Kearney, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Grand Island Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Grand Island 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 Grand Island
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Grand Island, NE
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Grand Island do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.