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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Selah and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Selah
13 repair companies serve Selah from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Yakima (7), Union Gap (1), and Naches (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: SilverAppliances, around 3.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 3.5, 3.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
The leading options for Selah are Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gordie's Used Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.5 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Selah
Most dryer calls in Selah 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Selah
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Selah, WA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Selah
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Selah technician which parts to bring.