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 Anacortes and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Anacortes
40 repair companies serve Anacortes from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Everett (14), Bellingham (9), and Lake Stevens (4). Distances run up to about 46 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is DeWaard & Bode, about 13.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Anacortes 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 15.9, 19.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Anacortes: DeWaard & Bode (13.6 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode: Outlet Store (22.7 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.7 stars from 339 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DeWaard & Bode (21.6 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartfix Appliance (42.4 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Anacortes, WA
Most dryer calls in Anacortes 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.
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Before You Book in Anacortes
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Anacortes, WA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Anacortes and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.