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 Wilsonville and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wilsonville, OR
40 repair companies serve Wilsonville from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Wilsonville, and other nearby bases include Oregon City (8), Tigard (6), and Lake Oswego (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Earth Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Wilsonville. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilsonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.9, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Wilsonville: Home-Serv Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (8.1 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krohn's Appliance Service LLC (9.1 miles away, based in Newberg, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (14.9 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 18 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Wilsonville, OR
Most dryer calls in Wilsonville 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Wilsonville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilsonville, OR
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Wilsonville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wilsonville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wilsonville technician which parts to bring.