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 Apple Valley listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Apple Valley
Within 30 miles of Apple Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Apple Valley itself, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (11), Victorville (7), and Hesperia (7). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Inc, around 2.5 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Apple Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.6, 4.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
The leading options for Apple Valley are Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Victorville Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apple Valley Applaince Repair. (7.6 miles away, 2.9 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Around Apple Valley
Most dryer calls in Apple Valley 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Apple Valley
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Apple Valley, CA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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.