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 Kennewick and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kennewick
Within 60 miles of Kennewick there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kennewick, and the rest are spread across Pasco (4), Walla Walla (3), and Richland (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Kurios Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 17 businesses. Kennewick is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.4, 2.4 |
The leading options for Kennewick are Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Fred's Appliance (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (4.2 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.7 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Kennewick
Most dryer calls in Kennewick 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 Kennewick Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kennewick, WA
Do you cover Kennewick and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
More Laundry Repair in Kennewick, WA
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kennewick
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kennewick technician which parts to bring.