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 Wahiawa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wahiawa, HI
39 repair companies serve Wahiawa from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Wahiawa itself, and other nearby bases include Honolulu (19), Waipahu (3), and Aiea (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: ESA Home Appliance Repair., around 0.3 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wahiawa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 2.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
At the top of the Wahiawa list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Kaneohe, 4.8 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Hawai'i (5.6 miles away, based in Waipahu, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Aiea, 4.2 stars from 760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Honolulu, 4.4 stars from 251 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Wahiawa, HI
Most dryer calls in Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wahiawa, HI
Do you cover Wahiawa and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wahiawa technician which parts to bring.