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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Wailua Homesteads, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wailua Homesteads
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 96-mile radius of Wailua Homesteads. Other nearby bases include Wahiawa (2), Lihue (1), and Kekaha (1). The farthest listed company is about 95 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 6.7 miles away. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Wailua Homesteads is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 25.4, 86.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 96 miles | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Wailua Homesteads are Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Lihue, 4.4 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RC Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Kekaha, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews); Makaha Appliance Repair (86.0 miles away, based in Waianae, 1.6 stars from 13 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repairs (95.0 miles away, based in Wahiawa, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Wailua Homesteads, HI
Most dryer calls in Wailua Homesteads 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 Wailua Homesteads Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wailua Homesteads, HI
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wailua Homesteads technician which parts to bring.