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 Spokane and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spokane
32 repair companies serve Spokane from within 30 miles. 18 of them are based in Spokane itself, and other nearby bases include Spokane Valley (8), Post Falls (2), and Liberty Lake (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane, about 0.7 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spokane. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
The leading options for Spokane are HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (12.5 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (5.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Spokane, WA
Most dryer calls in Spokane 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 Spokane
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Spokane, WA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Spokane do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, 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 Spokane technician which parts to bring.