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 East Renton Highlands listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Renton Highlands
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Renton Highlands. Other nearby bases include Renton (12), Kent (10), and Issaquah (6). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Alpha Renton Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from East Renton Highlands. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Renton Highlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.6, 3.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
At the top of the East Renton Highlands list: Expert Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Eastside Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Up-liance Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (10.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 East Renton Highlands Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Renton Highlands, WA
Which costs more to fix, 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.