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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Danville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Danville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Danville. 3 list an address in Danville, and the rest are spread across Walnut Creek (14), San Ramon (7), and Concord (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Alpha Danville Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Danville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Danville list: ADRIUM service solutions (3.7 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VOLTA Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Services (3.4 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Castro Valley, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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 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.
What Danville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Danville 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 Danville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Danville, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Danville technician which parts to bring.