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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Albany, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Albany, CA
40 repair companies serve Albany from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Albany, and the rest are spread across Oakland (12), Berkeley (9), and Richmond (7). 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Pacific Standard Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Albany. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
First up for Albany: Zuta Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Albany
Most dryer calls in Albany 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
Before You Book in Albany
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Albany, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Albany do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Albany
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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.