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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Draper and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Draper
40 repair companies serve Draper from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Draper, and other nearby bases include Sandy (14), Riverton (6), and Lehi (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. SterlingCare Appliance Repair Draper is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Draper. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 20 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Draper. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.5, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Draper: Appliance Service By Paul (10.4 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (6.5 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusty Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.9 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (13.8 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
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?
- 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Draper Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Draper 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
Before You Book in Draper
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Draper, UT
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Draper technician which parts to bring.