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. The Maple Valley listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Maple Valley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Maple Valley. The rest are spread across Kent (13), Auburn (12), and Renton (8). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Complete Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.7 miles from Maple Valley. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 3.8, 4.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
At the top of the Maple Valley list: Expert Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Complete Repair LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews); Up-liance Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Issaquah, 5.0 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Maple Valley
Most dryer calls in Maple Valley 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.
Questions to Ask a Maple Valley Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Maple Valley, WA
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Other Dryer Repair in Maple Valley
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Maple Valley technician which parts to bring.