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 Foothill Farms and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Foothill Farms
40 repair companies serve Foothill Farms from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Citrus Heights (12), Sacramento (8), and Carmichael (6). 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Foothill Elite Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Foothill Farms. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
Closest matches for Foothill Farms: ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, based in North Highlands, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert repair company (4.1 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews); AllStyles appliance repair and dryer vent cleaning (4.6 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews); Best Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Foothill Farms
Most dryer calls in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Foothill Farms, 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 Foothill Farms technician which parts to bring.