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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Mill Creek and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Mill Creek
Within 30 miles of Mill Creek there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Mill Creek itself, and the rest are spread across Everett (12), Bothell (7), and Lynnwood (7). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Be Tech Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mill Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Mill Creek: Appliance Fixers (2.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (2.5 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Mill Creek
Most dryer calls in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mill Creek, WA
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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.