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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Foster City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Foster City
Within 30 miles of Foster City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Foster City, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (17), Belmont (7), and San Carlos (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. REPIX Appliances & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Foster City. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.5, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
Closest matches for Foster City: Commercial Home Products (3.8 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (7.5 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (2.2 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Foster City, CA
Most dryer calls in Foster City 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).
Questions to Ask a Foster City Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Foster City, 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 Foster City technician which parts to bring.