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. The Agoura Hills listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Agoura Hills
Within 30 miles of Agoura Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Agoura Hills, and the rest are spread across Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. The closest is Propel Appliance Repair Hills, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 1.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for Agoura Hills: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Woodland Hills Appliance (10.4 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krupo Appliance Repair - Calabasas (6.8 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around Agoura Hills
Most dryer calls in Agoura Hills 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.
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Agoura Hills
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Agoura Hills, CA
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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.