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 Herriman, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Herriman
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Herriman. 1 list an address in Herriman, and other nearby bases include West Jordan (10), Riverton (7), and South Jordan (6). Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is R-Town Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Herriman. 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) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 4.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Herriman are Appliance Service By Paul (12.2 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (9.4 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (15.5 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusty Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.9 stars from 313 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
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Herriman
Most dryer calls in Herriman 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 Herriman
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Herriman, 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 Herriman technician which parts to bring.