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 Rapid City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rapid City, SD
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rapid City. 5 list an address in Rapid City, and the rest are spread across Spearfish (2) and Hot Springs (1). Distances run up to about 46 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Rapid City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rapid City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Rapid City are Appliance Repair Services (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews); Appliances & Electronics Repair Lab (4.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Rapid City
Most dryer calls in Rapid City 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rapid City
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rapid City, SD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rapid City technician which parts to bring.