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 Picnic Point, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Picnic Point, WA
40 repair companies serve Picnic Point from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Everett (12), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Fast Appliances Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Picnic Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Picnic Point are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 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); Ace Appliance Service (2.6 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Picnic Point, WA
Most dryer calls in Picnic Point 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Picnic Point
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Picnic Point, WA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Picnic Point do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.