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 Cody listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cody
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 90-mile radius of Cody. 1 list an address in Cody, and other nearby bases include Billings (6). The farthest listed company is about 90 miles out. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Western Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. The 7 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Cody is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Companies within 90 miles | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 88.5, 88.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
The leading options for Cody are Western Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 323 reviews); Big Sky Appliance Repair (88.9 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Fred's Appliance (88.5 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Revive Appliance Repair (89.1 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Cody
Most dryer calls in Cody 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.
Gas piping and gas appliance installer licensing in Wyoming is handled by local governments in at least some cities; Casper, for example, licenses gas utility installers to install gas piping from the building out and gas appliances. Source: City of Casper: Plumbing, Mechanical, and Individual Contractor Licenses
The Wyoming State Fire Marshal licenses electricians, electrical contractors and limited technicians (including an HVAC category), and its licensing page lists no appliance repair license. Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing
Questions to Ask a Cody Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cody, WY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.