A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lakeland South, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lakeland South, WA
40 repair companies serve Lakeland South from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Auburn (12), Kent (9), and Federal Way (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. APPLIANCE REPAIR at your home is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lakeland South. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.7, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
First up for Lakeland South: Weirs Appliances (10.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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 Lakeland South Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lakeland South 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
Before You Book in Lakeland South
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeland South, WA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lakeland South
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.