The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Whitewater, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Whitewater
Within 30 miles of Whitewater there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Janesville (4), Beloit (3), and Oconomowoc (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Badger Appliance Repair, around 12.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.6, 15.1, 15.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
First up for Whitewater: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (29.9 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Stoughton Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Whitewater
Most dryer calls in Whitewater 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 Whitewater
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Whitewater, 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 Whitewater technician which parts to bring.