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. The Sheridan listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sheridan, WY
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 101-mile radius of Sheridan. 3 list an address in Sheridan, and other nearby bases include Gillette (2) and Billings (2). Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Sheridan. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Sheridan 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.5, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 101 miles | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
First up for Sheridan: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Plumbers & Appliance Repair, LLC (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 53 reviews); Big Sky Appliance Repair (100.4 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Around Sheridan
Most dryer calls in Sheridan 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 Sheridan Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sheridan, WY
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Sheridan and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sheridan technician which parts to bring.