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. The Lynnwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lynnwood, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lynnwood. 7 list an address in Lynnwood, and other nearby bases include Bothell (6), Everett (6), and Edmonds (5). 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rapid Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Lynnwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lynnwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Lynnwood list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (4.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (3.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 Man Appliance Service and Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.8 stars from 34 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Lynnwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lynnwood, WA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.