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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of North Fort Lewis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, North Fort Lewis
Within 30 miles of North Fort Lewis there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (5), and Spanaway (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: CareTek Appliance Repair Tacoma, around 4.7 miles out. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.7, 4.8, 4.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
The leading options for North Fort Lewis are Weirs Appliances (9.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (15.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FIX UFA Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 North Fort Lewis
Most dryer calls in North Fort Lewis 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 North Fort Lewis Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Fort Lewis, WA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Fort Lewis
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.