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. The Kapaa 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, Kapaa
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 95 miles of Kapaa. Other nearby bases include Wahiawa (2), Lihue (1), and Kekaha (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 8.6 miles away. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 6 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kapaa is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (95 mi) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.6, 27.4, 85.5 |
First up for Kapaa: Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Lihue, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Makaha Appliance Repair (85.5 miles away, based in Waianae, 1.6 stars from 13 reviews); RC Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repairs (94.3 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Kapaa
Most dryer calls in Kapaa 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)
In Hawaii, you can check a license with the Hawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing public license search or report a problem to the Hawaii DCCA Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
Questions to Ask a Kapaa Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kapaa, HI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kapaa technician which parts to bring.