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 Five Corners listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Five Corners
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Five Corners. Other nearby bases include Vancouver (36), Brush Prairie (2), and Battle Ground (2). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Appliance Repair Professionals Vancouver is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Five Corners. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Five Corners. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.2, 2.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Five Corners are 5 Star In Home Services (5.1 miles away, based in Vancouver, 5.0 stars from 1,466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions (7.6 miles away, based in Camas, 4.9 stars from 574 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service Lab (11.3 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Pro (6.6 miles away, based in Battle Ground, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Five Corners Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Five Corners 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 Five Corners
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Five Corners, WA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer 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.