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 Wenatchee and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Wenatchee
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Wenatchee. 1 of them are based in Wenatchee itself, and other nearby bases include Yakima (5), East Wenatchee (2), and Ellensburg (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Wenatchee Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Wenatchee. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Wenatchee is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.4, 3.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
Closest matches for Wenatchee: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (0.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Guarantee Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (53.6 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 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
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
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 Wenatchee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wenatchee 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.
Questions to Ask a Wenatchee Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wenatchee, WA
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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.