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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Coalinga, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Coalinga
40 repair companies serve Coalinga from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Fresno (27), Hanford (4), and Selma (3). 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 32.4 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Coalinga is inside its regular service area.
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 (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 32.4, 38.7, 39.7 |
First up for Coalinga: Idler's Home (44.0 miles away, based in Paso Robles, 4.6 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MVI Fresno Range & Refrigerator Repair Service (54.2 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Around Coalinga
Most dryer calls in Coalinga 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 Coalinga Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Coalinga, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Coalinga technician which parts to bring.