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 Lake Forest Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lake Forest Park, WA
40 repair companies serve Lake Forest Park from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Lake Forest Park, and other nearby bases include Bothell (7), Kirkland (7), and Seattle (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. SPS PRO Furnace & Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Lake Forest Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Lake Forest Park: Appliance Fixers (6.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.3 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 Man Appliance Service and Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.8 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lake Forest Park
Most dryer calls in Lake Forest Park 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lake Forest Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Forest Park, WA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Forest Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lake Forest Park technician which parts to bring.