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 Camarillo, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Camarillo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Camarillo. 12 of them are based in Camarillo itself, and the rest are spread across Oxnard (12), Thousand Oaks (7), and Moorpark (5). Nearest on the list: The Repair Toolbox, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 26 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
The leading options for Camarillo are Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Woodland Hills Appliance (26.1 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Camarillo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Camarillo 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 Camarillo Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Camarillo, CA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Other Dryer Repair in Camarillo
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Camarillo
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.