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. The Bret Harte listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bret Harte, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bret Harte. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (6), and Turlock (4). The closest is Rosas Appliance, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bret Harte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
First up for Bret Harte: Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meno's Appliances (3.7 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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.
Around Bret Harte
Most dryer calls in Bret Harte 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bret Harte
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bret Harte, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bret Harte technician which parts to bring.