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 Bakersfield and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bakersfield
Within 30 miles of Bakersfield there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 39 list an address in Bakersfield, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (1). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Artur's Top Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bakersfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
The leading options for Bakersfield are Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (7.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 33 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Bakersfield, CA
Most dryer calls in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bakersfield, CA
Which areas near Bakersfield do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bakersfield technician which parts to bring.