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 Commerce, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Commerce
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Commerce. The rest are spread across Downey (11), Los Angeles (7), and South Gate (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Harper Appliance Repairs LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Commerce. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
At the top of the Commerce list: Johnnies Appliances (4.4 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (3.6 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Commerce, CA
Most dryer calls in Commerce 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 Commerce Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Commerce, CA
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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.