The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Goleta listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Goleta, CA
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Goleta. 5 of them are based in Goleta itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Barbara (11), Montecito (3), and Santa Ynez (1). 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Mission Appliance Service, about 0.7 miles away. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
The leading options for Goleta are Superman Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Aa Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (12.4 miles away, based in Montecito, 5.0 stars from 71 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
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.
What Goleta Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Goleta 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).
Before You Book in Goleta
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Goleta, CA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Goleta technician which parts to bring.