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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Arcadia and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Arcadia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Arcadia. 2 list an address in Arcadia, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (17), Sierra Madre (3), and Temple City (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Immediate Arcadia Appliance Repair Pro, around 0.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arcadia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 2.1 |
The leading options for Arcadia are Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (2.3 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (6.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (5.7 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Local Notes for Arcadia
Most dryer calls in Arcadia 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 Arcadia
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Arcadia, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.