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. The Midvale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Midvale
40 repair companies serve Midvale from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Midvale itself, and other nearby bases include Sandy (14), West Jordan (7), and Taylorsville (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Quality Midvale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Midvale. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
Closest matches for Midvale: Appliance Service By Paul (2.0 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (2.0 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (5.5 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusty Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.9 stars from 313 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Midvale
Most dryer calls in Midvale 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 Midvale
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Midvale, UT
Do you cover Midvale and nearby towns?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Midvale
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Midvale
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.