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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Makakilo and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Makakilo
Within 30 miles of Makakilo there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). Nearest on the list: All In 1 Service Inc., around 4.3 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.3, 5.7, 6.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Makakilo are Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.4 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (7.0 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
What Makakilo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Makakilo 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Makakilo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Makakilo, HI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Makakilo
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Makakilo
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Makakilo technician which parts to bring.