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 Mountlake Terrace listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mountlake Terrace
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace. 4 of them are based in Mountlake Terrace itself, and the rest are spread across Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountlake Terrace. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
At the top of the Mountlake Terrace list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (5.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (2.7 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1 Man Appliance Service and Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Shoreline, 4.8 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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 Mountlake Terrace
Most dryer calls in Mountlake Terrace 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.
Before You Book in Mountlake Terrace
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mountlake Terrace, WA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Mountlake Terrace and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mountlake Terrace technician which parts to bring.