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 Soldotna and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Soldotna, AK
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 62-mile radius of Soldotna. 2 list an address in Soldotna, and the rest are spread across Anchorage (4) and Homer (1). Distances run up to about 62 miles. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Tims Appliance Repair and Service, about 1.1 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Soldotna is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.7, 59.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 62 miles | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
Closest matches for Soldotna: Tims Appliance Repair and Service (1.1 miles away, 2.6 stars from 18 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (61.9 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (61.4 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Miller Appliance Repair of Anchorage (60.9 miles away, based in Anchorage, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Soldotna
Most dryer calls in Soldotna 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)
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Soldotna
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Soldotna, AK
Which areas near Soldotna do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.