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 Alamo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Alamo, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alamo. 1 of them are based in Alamo itself, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), Concord (11), and San Ramon (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Summit Dacor Appliance, about 1.8 miles away. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.8, 2.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
At the top of the Alamo list: ADRIUM service solutions (7.3 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); VOLTA Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Services (7.0 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Alamo
Most dryer calls in Alamo 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
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alamo
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alamo, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Alamo do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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.