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 DeForest listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, DeForest
33 repair companies serve DeForest from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Madison (16), Middleton (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Harbor Appliance Repair Services, around 5.8 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeForest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 6.4, 6.7 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the DeForest list: Champion Appliance Care (14.1 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (13.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Ghost Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews); Stoughton Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for DeForest
Most dryer calls in DeForest 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a DeForest Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: DeForest, WI
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in DeForest
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near DeForest
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a DeForest technician which parts to bring.