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 Saratoga Springs, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Saratoga Springs
40 repair companies serve Saratoga Springs from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Saratoga Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Riverton (7), Lehi (5), and American Fork (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is Around Appliance Repair Care, about 2.1 miles away. 1 of them mentions gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 23 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
At the top of the Saratoga Springs list: Appliance Service By Paul (20.6 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (16.7 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusty Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.9 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Saratoga Springs
Most dryer calls in Saratoga Springs 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
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Saratoga Springs Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Saratoga Springs, UT
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Saratoga Springs
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Saratoga Springs technician which parts to bring.