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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Huntington Beach and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Huntington Beach, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Huntington Beach. 17 list an address in Huntington Beach, and the rest are spread across Costa Mesa (10), Fountain Valley (4), and Westminster (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Home Alliance Huntington Beach, about 0.3 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Huntington Beach: Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Santa Ana, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (8.3 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.6 stars from 217 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
What Huntington Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Huntington Beach 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Huntington Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntington Beach, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Other Dryer Repair in Huntington Beach
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Huntington Beach
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Huntington Beach technician which parts to bring.