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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Waikoloa Village and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Waikoloa Village
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Waikoloa Village. Other nearby bases include Kailua-Kona (5), Hilo (4), and Kurtistown (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Awesome Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Waikoloa Village. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waikoloa Village is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waikoloa Village. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 21.5, 22.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Waikoloa Village: Affordable Appliance (21.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (23.0 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (51.6 miles away, based in Hilo, 4.4 stars from 712 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Enterprises Appliance (56.9 miles away, based in Kurtistown, 2.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- 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?
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 Waikoloa Village
Most dryer calls in Waikoloa Village 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)
Questions to Ask a Waikoloa Village Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Waikoloa Village, HI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waikoloa Village technician which parts to bring.