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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Tacoma and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tacoma
Within 30 miles of Tacoma there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 of them are based in Tacoma itself, and other nearby bases include Federal Way (6), Auburn (5), and Spanaway (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tacoma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Tacoma are Weirs Appliances (6.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Tacoma, WA
Most dryer calls in Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Tacoma and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.