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 Cypress, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cypress
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cypress. 2 of them are based in Cypress itself, and other nearby bases include Buena Park (6), Garden Grove (5), and Hawaiian Gardens (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Skilled Cypress Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Cypress. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cypress. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Cypress: Paradise Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Aspeco Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simple Repairs Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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 Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Cypress
Most dryer calls in Cypress 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
Questions to Ask a Cypress Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cypress, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.