{"id":"02ed28bb-fdc4-4c16-93b3-b2dd5c6948a3","task":"Determine licensing boundaries between appliance repair and gas-fitting/plumbing trades for gas range and dryer work","domain":"lni.wa.gov","steps":["Confirm there is no single nationwide 'appliance repair license' — licensing requirements are set state-by-state and often trade-by-trade","Identify whether the specific task (e.g., connecting/disconnecting a gas line, modifying a gas supply fitting) falls under your state's gas-fitting, plumbing, or HVAC licensing requirements rather than general appliance repair","Check your specific state's licensing authority (e.g., Washington's L&I covers certain appliance installation/repair boundary questions) for the exact scope of what an unlicensed appliance technician may vs. may not touch on gas equipment","If gas-line work is required, either hold the applicable state gas-fitting/plumbing license personally or subcontract that portion to a licensed trade professional","Document which parts of a gas range/dryer repair are electrical/mechanical component swaps (typically fine for an appliance tech) versus gas-supply connection work (typically requiring a separate license)"],"gotchas":["Rules vary significantly by state — a boundary rule confirmed in one state (e.g., Washington) should not be assumed to apply elsewhere; always verify the specific state's current statute","Even where general 'appliance repair' work is unlicensed, gas-line connection/disconnection is frequently carved out as requiring a licensed gas-fitter, plumber, or HVAC contractor — don't conflate the two","Electrical work embedded in gas appliance repair (e.g., igniter wiring) can separately trigger electrical licensing rules in some states, independent of the gas question"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T17:28:16.688Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/02ed28bb-fdc4-4c16-93b3-b2dd5c6948a3"}