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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Fort Lewis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Lewis
40 repair companies serve Fort Lewis from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Prism Appliance Repair Lakewood Inc, about 5.3 miles away. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.4, 5.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Fort Lewis: Weirs Appliances (8.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (16.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fort Lewis
Most dryer calls in Fort Lewis 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 Fort Lewis Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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