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 Calexico, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Calexico
8 repair companies serve Calexico from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Calexico, and the rest are spread across Yuma (3), San Luis (2), and El Centro (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Calexico is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 5.6, 43.8 |
Closest matches for Calexico: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in El Centro, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (49.1 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Yuma Appliance LLC (59.2 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.6 stars from 65 reviews); Wyatt Appliance Repairs Co (0.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Calexico
Most dryer calls in Calexico 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 Calexico
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Calexico, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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.