A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from La Crosse and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near La Crosse
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of La Crosse. 4 of them are based in La Crosse itself, and the rest are spread across Richland Center (2), Stewartville (2), and Onalaska (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Nearest on the list: La Crosse Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether La Crosse is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.7, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for La Crosse: Appliance Repair of La Crescent (5.7 miles away, based in La Crescent, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (11.2 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Viroqua, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around La Crosse
Most dryer calls in La Crosse 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near La Crosse
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Crosse, WI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a La Crosse technician which parts to bring.