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 Milwaukee listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Milwaukee, WI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Milwaukee. 19 list an address in Milwaukee, and other nearby bases include Wauwatosa (5), Brookfield (3), and West Allis (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. SmartFix Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Milwaukee. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 1.9 |
The leading options for Milwaukee are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (15.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.2 stars from 188 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Milwaukee
Gas dryers in Milwaukee are typically served by We Energies. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City of Milwaukee Citywide Policy Plan: Utilities chapter
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Milwaukee go through City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS), Plan Exam & Permits. Permit office
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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Milwaukee
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Milwaukee, WI
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Milwaukee and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Milwaukee
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.