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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Portland, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Portland
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Portland. 32 of them are based in Portland itself, and the rest are spread across Vancouver (4), Milwaukie (3), and Happy Valley (1). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Service Lab, about 0.8 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
The leading options for Portland are Appliance Repair Service Lab (0.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Serv Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Portland, OR
Gas dryers in Portland are typically served by NW Natural (Northwest Natural Gas Company). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Energy Facts - NW Natural
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Portland go through Portland Permitting & Development (residential mechanical permits, including gas piping). Permit office
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)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Portland 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Portland, OR
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Portland technician which parts to bring.