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 Sturgis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sturgis, SD
7 repair companies serve Sturgis from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Rapid City (5) and Spearfish (2). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is T & W Appliance LLC, about 17.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sturgis is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sturgis. 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 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.8, 18.6, 23.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
At the top of the Sturgis list: Appliance Repair Services (28.9 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Spearfish, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (27.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Sturgis
Most dryer calls in Sturgis 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.
Before You Book in Sturgis
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sturgis, SD
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sturgis technician which parts to bring.