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 Hilo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hilo
Within 60 miles of Hilo there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Hilo itself, and other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (4), Pāhoa (2), and Kurtistown (1). Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Appliance Repair Express Hilo/Puna is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hilo. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Hilo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hilo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Hilo list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Repair & Services LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Pāhoa, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews); Enterprises Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (59.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews).
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
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Around Hilo
Most dryer calls in Hilo 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 and repairing fuel gas piping systems and their venting falls under the C-37 plumbing contractor classification, and plumbing contractors must use licensed plumbers for that work. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hilo
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hilo, HI
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hilo
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hilo technician which parts to bring.