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 Calimesa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Calimesa
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calimesa. 1 of them are based in Calimesa itself, and the rest are spread across Moreno Valley (11), Redlands (7), and San Bernardino (7). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nathaniel Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Calimesa. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.3, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
At the top of the Calimesa list: Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Hemet, 4.7 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Calimesa
Most dryer calls in Calimesa 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Calimesa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Calimesa technician which parts to bring.