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 Washougal and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Washougal
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Washougal. 1 of them are based in Washougal itself, and other nearby bases include Vancouver (16), Portland (8), and Gresham (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. NW Appliance Repair in Vancouver is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Washougal. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washougal. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 3.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Washougal list: Pacific Appliance Solutions (6.3 miles away, based in Camas, 4.9 stars from 574 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 5 Star In Home Services (8.3 miles away, based in Vancouver, 5.0 stars from 1,466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service Lab (14.5 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Vancouver, 4.5 stars from 240 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
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.
What Washougal Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Washougal 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
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Washougal
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Washougal technician which parts to bring.