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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Wasilla and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wasilla
14 repair companies serve Wasilla from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Wasilla, and the rest are spread across Anchorage (10) and Palmer (1). Distances run up to about 32 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Denali Appliance Services, around 0.9 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wasilla is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.2, 2.5 |
First up for Wasilla: Reliable Appliance (2.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 325 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Anchorage (31.2 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.8 stars from 438 reviews); Reliable Appliance (32.1 miles away, based in Anchorage, 4.7 stars from 1,283 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alaskan Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Palmer, 3.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- 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.
What Wasilla Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wasilla 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)
Before You Book in Wasilla
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wasilla, AK
Do you cover Wasilla and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wasilla
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wasilla technician which parts to bring.