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 Washington and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Washington, IA
40 repair companies serve Washington from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (17), Iowa City (3), and Muscatine (3). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Lyons Appliance And Repair, around 0.7 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Washington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 12.8, 18.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
Closest matches for Washington: Lyons Appliance And Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Washer & Dryer Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Muscatine, 4.3 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.4 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Washington
Most dryer calls in Washington 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.
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Washington Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, IA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Washington technician which parts to bring.