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. The Burien listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Burien
40 repair companies serve Burien from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Burien, and other nearby bases include Seattle (14), Renton (10), and Kent (7). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Sub-Zero Service House is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Burien. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
First up for Burien: Expert Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (3.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (10.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (8.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Burien
Most dryer calls in Burien 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Burien
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Burien, WA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Burien technician which parts to bring.