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. The Milwaukie listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Milwaukie
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Milwaukie. 4 list an address in Milwaukie, and other nearby bases include Portland (21), Lake Oswego (4), and Happy Valley (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Local Appliance Repair | Milwaukie, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
The leading options for Milwaukie are Home-Serv Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Appliance Repair Service Lab (6.0 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Portland (6.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Portland (5.1 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Milwaukie, OR
Most dryer calls in Milwaukie 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.
Businesses that install, alter or repair LP gas appliances, piping or vent connections need an LP gas installation license, and the individuals doing the work need a fitter license, both from the Oregon State Fire Marshal; natural gas licensing was not confirmed. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Milwaukie
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Milwaukie, OR
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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 Milwaukie technician which parts to bring.