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 Kenmore, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Kenmore
Within 30 miles of Kenmore there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kenmore, and the rest are spread across Kirkland (11), Bothell (7), and Seattle (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Northfield Appliance Repair Systems is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Kenmore. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
At the top of the Kenmore list: Appliance Fixers (6.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); FixLine Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Kenmore Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kenmore 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 Kenmore Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kenmore, WA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kenmore
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.