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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Palmer and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Palmer
14 repair companies serve Palmer from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Palmer, and other nearby bases include Anchorage (10) and Wasilla (3). The farthest listed company is about 40 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Alaskan Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Palmer is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 9.2, 10.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
The leading options for Palmer are Reliable Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.8 stars from 325 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (38.9 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Alaskan Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance (39.4 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 Dryer Safety
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
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Palmer Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palmer 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.
Installing fuel gas piping on a property calls for a state Plumber Gas certificate of fitness issued by the Department of Labor's Mechanical Inspection Section. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
In Alaska, you can check a license with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing - License Search or report a problem to the Alaska Department of Law, Attorney General's Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Palmer
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmer, AK
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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.