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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Kronenwetter, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Kronenwetter
17 repair companies serve Kronenwetter from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Kronenwetter itself, and the rest are spread across Wausau (2), Stevens Point (2), and Wisconsin Rapids (2). 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Aldridge Service Systems., around 4.1 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kronenwetter is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kronenwetter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 6.8, 10.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Kronenwetter are Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); M&S Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Wisconsin Rapids, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Heins Appliance (47.7 miles away, based in Shawano, 4.9 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Antigo, 4.9 stars from 7 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
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.
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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Kronenwetter, WI
Most dryer calls in Kronenwetter 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.
Before You Book in Kronenwetter
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kronenwetter, WI
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Kronenwetter do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kronenwetter technician which parts to bring.