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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Hawthorne, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hawthorne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hawthorne. 4 list an address in Hawthorne, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
Closest matches for Hawthorne: The Haus Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Hawthorne
Most dryer calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Hawthorne and nearby towns?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Hawthorne
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hawthorne
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.