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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Kelso and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kelso
17 repair companies serve Kelso from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Longview (4), Ridgefield (4), and Battle Ground (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. ABC Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Kelso. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kelso. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 5.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
First up for Kelso: EasyFix - Appliance Repair Service (22.7 miles away, based in Ridgefield, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Pro (29.1 miles away, based in Battle Ground, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Hospital (29.5 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.2 stars from 1,110 reviews); Cole's Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Longview, 4.3 stars from 272 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Kelso
Most dryer calls in Kelso 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kelso
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kelso, WA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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 Kelso technician which parts to bring.