A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Half Moon Bay listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Half Moon Bay
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Half Moon Bay. 2 list an address in Half Moon Bay, and other nearby bases include San Mateo (14), Burlingame (11), and Belmont (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Excellence Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Half Moon Bay. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 5.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
First up for Half Moon Bay: Commercial Home Products (9.2 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepair (9.6 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (10.6 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (11.6 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Half Moon Bay
Most dryer calls in Half Moon Bay 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
Before You Book in Half Moon Bay
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Half Moon Bay, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Half Moon Bay
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Half Moon Bay
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Half Moon Bay technician which parts to bring.