A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Spanaway, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spanaway
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Spanaway. 4 of them are based in Spanaway itself, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (5), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Merit Spanaway Appliance Repair Co, about 0.5 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spanaway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 1.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
First up for Spanaway: Weirs Appliances (4.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (13.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Spanaway
Most dryer calls in Spanaway 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 Spanaway
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Spanaway, WA
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Spanaway technician which parts to bring.