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 Alva, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alva
Our data shows 9 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Alva. The rest are spread across Enid (5), Woodward (2), and Waukomis (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 47.7 miles from Alva. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars. Alva is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alva. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 47.7, 47.8, 49.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
Closest matches for Alva: Sears Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Woodward, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.2 miles away, based in Pratt, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Modern Appliance (47.8 miles away, based in Woodward, 4.8 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vacuum Center (50.9 miles away, based in Enid, 4.9 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Alva, OK
Most dryer calls in Alva 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.
Natural gas piping work requires a Natural Gas Piping mechanical license or a plumbing license issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board. Source: OAC 158:50 Mechanical Industry Rules (Oklahoma Construction Industries Board)
Oklahoma has no general appliance repair license; mechanical licensing through the Construction Industries Board excludes minor repairs the manufacturer allows an owner or agent to make, but that exclusion does not reach gas piping, gas controls, appliance venting or opening a sealed refrigeration system. Source: OAC 158:50 Mechanical Industry Rules (Oklahoma Construction Industries Board)
Before You Book in Alva
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alva, OK
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alva
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.