Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lacey and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lacey, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lacey. 3 list an address in Lacey, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 4.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
Closest matches for Lacey: Weirs Appliances (20.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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 Lacey Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lacey 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 Lacey
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lacey, WA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lacey
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.