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 Newcastle listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Newcastle
Within 30 miles of Newcastle there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Newcastle itself, and other nearby bases include Bellevue (18), Renton (11), and Issaquah (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Troubleshooters Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Newcastle. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.9, 2.5 |
At the top of the Newcastle list: Expert Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Fixers (4.8 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eastside Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks 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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
What Newcastle Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Newcastle 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 Newcastle
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newcastle, WA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Newcastle
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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.