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 Chelan, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Chelan, WA
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Chelan. The rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Brewster (1), and Wenatchee (1). 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Turin Appliances is the nearest, roughly 22.3 miles from Chelan. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chelan is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chelan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.3, 30.8, 31.4 |
At the top of the Chelan list: Sears Appliance Repair (32.1 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.3 miles away, based in Omak, 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Turin Appliances (22.3 miles away, based in Brewster, 5.0 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guarantee Appliance (31.4 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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.
What Chelan Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Chelan 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
Questions to Ask a Chelan Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Chelan, WA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Chelan technician which parts to bring.