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 Alpine and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Alpine, CA
Within 30 miles of Alpine there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Alpine itself, and the rest are spread across El Cajon (23), Ramona (3), and Lakeside (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. APPLIANCE RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL REPAIR ALPINE CA is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Alpine. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.2, 4.7 |
Closest matches for Alpine: Spark Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (17.1 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in El Cajon, 4.7 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramics Refrigerators Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Poway, 4.8 stars from 64 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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 Alpine
Most dryer calls in Alpine 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 Alpine Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alpine, CA
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alpine
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.