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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bryn Mawr-Skyway. Other nearby bases include Renton (12), Seattle (11), and Kent (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Expert Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Bryn Mawr-Skyway. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.4 |
Closest matches for Bryn Mawr-Skyway: Expert Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (4.5 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (7.5 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Most dryer calls in Bryn Mawr-Skyway 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
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bryn Mawr-Skyway technician which parts to bring.