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. The Taylorsville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Taylorsville, UT
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Taylorsville. 4 of them are based in Taylorsville itself, and the rest are spread across West Jordan (12), West Valley City (6), and Midvale (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Elite Taylorsville Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taylorsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
At the top of the Taylorsville list: Appliance Service By Paul (2.7 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (3.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (5.8 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Taylorsville
Most dryer calls in Taylorsville 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Taylorsville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Taylorsville, UT
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Taylorsville and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Other Dryer Repair in Taylorsville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Taylorsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Taylorsville technician which parts to bring.