A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Holualoa 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, Holualoa
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Holualoa. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5), Hilo (4), and Kurtistown (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. The closest is Appliance Service Co., about 4.7 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Holualoa 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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 5.0, 5.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the Holualoa list: Affordable Appliance (6.6 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (5.0 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (56.4 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (5.2 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
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?
- 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 Holualoa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Holualoa 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Holualoa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Holualoa, HI
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Holualoa
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Holualoa technician which parts to bring.