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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Berkeley, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Berkeley
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Berkeley. 9 of them are based in Berkeley itself, and the rest are spread across Oakland (18), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Berkeley. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
First up for Berkeley: Zuta Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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?
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.
What Berkeley Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Berkeley 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 Berkeley
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Berkeley, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Berkeley
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Berkeley technician which parts to bring.