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. The West Clarkston-Highland listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving West Clarkston-Highland, WA
Within 30 miles of West Clarkston-Highland there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lewiston (7), Clarkston (2), and Des Moines (1). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Mel's Appliance Services, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Clarkston-Highland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
Closest matches for West Clarkston-Highland: CM Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); John's Appliance Service $45 service call (1.1 miles away, based in Clarkston, 5.0 stars from 3 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What West Clarkston-Highland Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in West Clarkston-Highland 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in West Clarkston-Highland
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Clarkston-Highland, WA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Clarkston-Highland technician which parts to bring.