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. The Costa Mesa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Costa Mesa
Within 30 miles of Costa Mesa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 14 list an address in Costa Mesa, and the rest are spread across Newport Beach (11), Huntington Beach (4), and Santa Ana (4). Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Moore Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Costa Mesa. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Costa Mesa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Costa Mesa are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Santa Ana, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AT Appliance Service Inc. (8.4 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Costa Mesa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Costa Mesa 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Costa Mesa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Costa Mesa, CA
Which areas near Costa Mesa do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Costa Mesa technician which parts to bring.