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 Union Gap, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Union Gap
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Union Gap. 1 list an address in Union Gap, and other nearby bases include Yakima (7), Wapato (1), and Zillah (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Union Gap. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Union Gap. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
First up for Union Gap: Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gordie's Used Appliance (2.8 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.5 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (1.2 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Union Gap, WA
Most dryer calls in Union Gap 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 Union Gap
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Union Gap, WA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.