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. The Omaha listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Omaha
Within 30 miles of Omaha there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Omaha, and other nearby bases include Fremont (5), Council Bluffs (4), and Bellevue (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Myers Electric, around 1.4 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 2.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
Closest matches for Omaha: ASAP Home Pros (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Omaha (9.4 miles away, based in Elkhorn, 4.8 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Council Bluffs, 4.5 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Omaha Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Omaha 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)
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
Before You Book in Omaha
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Omaha, NE
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Omaha and nearby towns?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Omaha
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.