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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of East Pasadena, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Pasadena
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Pasadena. Other nearby bases include Pasadena (20), San Marino (3), and Sierra Madre (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
The leading options for East Pasadena are RepairBest Appliance Services (3.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (3.4 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (7.8 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for East Pasadena
Most dryer calls in East Pasadena 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
Before You Book in East Pasadena
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Pasadena, CA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Which costs more to fix, 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.