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 Honolulu 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, Honolulu
Within 30 miles of Honolulu there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. 19 list an address in Honolulu, and the rest are spread across Aiea (3), Kaneohe (3), and Waipahu (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is FixCrew Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Honolulu. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
Closest matches for Honolulu: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (11.6 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Honolulu, HI
Gas dryers in Honolulu are typically served by Hawai'i Gas (the state's only franchised gas utility; synthetic and renewable natural gas pipeline network on O'ahu). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: About Us - Hawai'i Gas
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Honolulu go through City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (building permits). Permit office
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)
Before You Book in Honolulu
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Honolulu, HI
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Honolulu
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Honolulu
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.