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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Ceres and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ceres
40 repair companies serve Ceres from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Ceres itself, and other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (6), and Turlock (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. AmpFix Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Ceres. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.2, 2.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
The leading options for Ceres are Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meno's Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 87 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Ceres, CA
Most dryer calls in Ceres 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).
Questions to Ask a Ceres Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ceres, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ceres
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ceres technician which parts to bring.