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 Guadalupe, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Guadalupe
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Guadalupe. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (7), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor, around 6.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Guadalupe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 7.1, 7.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
First up for Guadalupe: Idler's Home (8.5 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Guadalupe, CA
Most dryer calls in Guadalupe 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 Guadalupe Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe technician which parts to bring.