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 Fallbrook listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fallbrook
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fallbrook. 1 of them are based in Fallbrook itself, and other nearby bases include Oceanside (12), Temecula (10), and Vista (8). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Heritage Fallbrook Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fallbrook. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 5.7, 7.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Fallbrook: TNE Service (10.9 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.9 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Easy Home Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oceanside Appliance Service Center (11.0 miles away, based in Oceanside, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
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?
- 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?
- 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 Fallbrook
Most dryer calls in Fallbrook 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fallbrook
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fallbrook, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Fallbrook do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fallbrook
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.