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 North Lynnwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near North Lynnwood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Lynnwood. The rest are spread across Everett (10), Lynnwood (7), and Bothell (6). 1 CALL REFRIGERATION & APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from North Lynnwood. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Lynnwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for North Lynnwood: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (4.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around North Lynnwood
Most dryer calls in North Lynnwood 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
Before You Book in North Lynnwood
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Lynnwood, WA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover North Lynnwood and nearby towns?
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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.