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 Guerneville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Guerneville
14 repair companies serve Guerneville from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Guerneville itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Cotati (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Handiest Man in Guerneville, around 2.0 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Guerneville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 9.8, 14.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
First up for Guerneville: Kelly's Appliance Center (19.0 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (15.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Ridge Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 5.0 stars from 553 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Guerneville
Most dryer calls in Guerneville 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 Guerneville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Guerneville, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Guerneville do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.