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 Sun Prairie and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sun Prairie, WI
37 repair companies serve Sun Prairie from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Sun Prairie, and other nearby bases include Madison (16), Middleton (4), and Monona (2). 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. One 2 Fix is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Sun Prairie. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sun Prairie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 1.9 |
At the top of the Sun Prairie list: Champion Appliance Care (15.2 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews); Stoughton Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (16.0 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Sun Prairie
Most dryer calls in Sun Prairie 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Sun Prairie
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sun Prairie, WI
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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.