A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Clarkston and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Clarkston
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Clarkston. 2 of them are based in Clarkston itself, and the rest are spread across Lewiston (7), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mel's Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
First up for Clarkston: CM Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); John's Appliance Service $45 service call (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
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 Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
What Clarkston Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Clarkston 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.
Questions to Ask a Clarkston Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarkston, 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 Clarkston technician which parts to bring.