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 Capitola listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Capitola
40 repair companies serve Capitola from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Capitola itself, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (5). Appliance Repair Technologies Capitola is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Capitola. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Capitola list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Baker Brothers Furniture & Appliance (11.6 miles away, based in Watsonville, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Golden State Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Pacific Grove, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Capitola
Most dryer calls in Capitola 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 Capitola Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Capitola, CA
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Capitola
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Capitola technician which parts to bring.