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 Mercer Island listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Mercer Island, WA
40 repair companies serve Mercer Island from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Mercer Island itself, and the rest are spread across Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, around 0.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
The leading options for Mercer Island are Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Fixers (2.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (5.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Mercer Island
Most dryer calls in Mercer Island 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
Questions to Ask a Mercer Island Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Mercer Island, WA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Mercer Island
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mercer Island
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mercer Island technician which parts to bring.