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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from East Los Angeles and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, East Los Angeles
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Los Angeles. Other nearby bases include Los Angeles (11), Alhambra (4), and Huntington Park (4). 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Lazaro Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Los Angeles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for East Los Angeles: CR Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (6.3 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (7.0 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (5.7 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 East Los Angeles Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Los Angeles 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in East Los Angeles
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Los Angeles, 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 East Los Angeles technician which parts to bring.