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 Kirkland, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Kirkland, WA
Within 30 miles of Kirkland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Kirkland, and the rest are spread across Redmond (11), Bellevue (6), and Bothell (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair Service, around 0.6 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
At the top of the Kirkland list: FixLine Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (5.2 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homnice Appliance repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Kirkland
Gas dryers in Kirkland are typically served by Puget Sound Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Utilities - City of Kirkland
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Kirkland go through City of Kirkland Planning & Building (Development Services); mechanical and fuel-gas piping permits are applied for through MyBuildingPermit.com. Permit office
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 Kirkland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kirkland, WA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kirkland
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kirkland technician which parts to bring.