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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Prairie du Chien, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Prairie du Chien
Within 60 miles of Prairie du Chien there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Dubuque (5), La Crosse (4), and Richland Center (2). The closest is Scotty's Appliance & Repair, about 38.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Prairie du Chien is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prairie du Chien. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 38.2, 38.7, 40.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
The leading options for Prairie du Chien are Appliance Plus (55.6 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.7 miles away, based in Viroqua, 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Richland Center, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (43.0 miles away, based in Stoddard, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
What Prairie du Chien Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien
- 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: Prairie du Chien, WI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Prairie du Chien do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Prairie du Chien
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.