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 Makaha listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Makaha, HI
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Makaha. The rest are spread across Honolulu (18), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Makaha Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 9.5, 11.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Makaha are Fuse Hawai'i (14.2 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.4 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Makaha
Most dryer calls in Makaha 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 Makaha
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Makaha, HI
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Makaha do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Makaha
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Makaha
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Makaha technician which parts to bring.