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 Boulder Creek and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Boulder Creek
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boulder Creek. 2 of them are based in Boulder Creek itself, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (11), Saratoga (8), and Santa Cruz (8). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Boulder Creek Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.4, 3.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Boulder Creek: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (14.2 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (18.1 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Boulder Creek, CA
Most dryer calls in Boulder Creek 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 Boulder Creek Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Boulder Creek, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Boulder Creek and nearby towns?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.