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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Clearfield, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Clearfield
40 repair companies serve Clearfield from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Clearfield, and the rest are spread across Salt Lake City (15), Ogden (3), and Layton (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 1 of them mentions gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Dick Kearsley Service Center is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Clearfield. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 59 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Clearfield: Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (29.1 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Service (26.5 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Titan Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in South Salt Lake, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 3.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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.
Dryer Notes for Clearfield, UT
Most dryer calls in Clearfield 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.
Gas appliance and combustion system work, starting at the outlet of the gas meter, falls under DOPL's construction trades licensing, and the qualifier for an HVAC contractor license must be a Certified Natural Gas Technician. Source: DOPL Contractor Classifications
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Clearfield
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clearfield, UT
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Clearfield do these technicians cover?
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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.