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 Bishop, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bishop, CA
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bishop. 3 list an address in Bishop, and other nearby bases include Mammoth Lakes (1) and Big Creek (1). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Bill's Appliance Repair & Service, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 3 businesses. Bishop is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bishop. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
The leading options for Bishop are Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, lists Saturday hours); JennAir Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Big Creek, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bill's Appliance Repair & Service (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews); Dean's Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Bishop
Most dryer calls in Bishop 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
Questions to Ask a Bishop Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bishop, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bishop
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bishop technician which parts to bring.