The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Cerritos listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cerritos, CA
Within 30 miles of Cerritos there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Cerritos itself, and the rest are spread across Buena Park (6), Long Beach (6), and Hawaiian Gardens (4). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. TotalCare Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Cerritos. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
Closest matches for Cerritos: General Service Plumbing Whittier (6.6 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (4.2 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Aspeco Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Johnnies Appliances (6.3 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Dryer Notes for Cerritos, CA
Most dryer calls in Cerritos 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Cerritos
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cerritos, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cerritos
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cerritos technician which parts to bring.