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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Aliso Viejo and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Aliso Viejo
40 repair companies serve Aliso Viejo from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Aliso Viejo, and the rest are spread across Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (7), and Laguna Beach (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Aliso Viejo Geary Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Aliso Viejo. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aliso Viejo. 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 |
The leading options for Aliso Viejo are Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair (7.6 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MDTECH SERVICES (5.7 miles away, based in Lake Forest, 4.9 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Fix (5.3 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bristol Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 81 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Aliso Viejo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Aliso Viejo 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).
Questions to Ask a Aliso Viejo Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Aliso Viejo, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Aliso Viejo technician which parts to bring.