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 Oshkosh listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Oshkosh, WI
Within 30 miles of Oshkosh there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Oshkosh itself, and other nearby bases include Appleton (7), Fond du Lac (4), and Neenah (1). Nearest on the list: Advance Affordable Services, around 1.0 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oshkosh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
The leading options for Oshkosh are Mr. Appliance of Oshkosh (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Silica For Your Home Parts & Service Department (16.6 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Fond Du Lac (18.4 miles away, based in Fond du Lac, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Appleton (26.5 miles away, based in Kaukauna, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Oshkosh, WI
Most dryer calls in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh technician which parts to bring.