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 Isla Vista, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Isla Vista, CA
20 repair companies serve Isla Vista from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Barbara (11), Goleta (5), and Montecito (3). Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mission Appliance Service, around 2.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2 |
The leading options for Isla Vista are Superman Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Aa Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service Alliance (12.2 miles away, based in Montecito, 5.0 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Isla Vista
Most dryer calls in Isla Vista 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Isla Vista
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Isla Vista, CA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Isla Vista
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Isla Vista technician which parts to bring.