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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from La Crescenta-Montrose and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near La Crescenta-Montrose
40 repair companies serve La Crescenta-Montrose from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in La Crescenta-Montrose, and the rest are spread across Glendale (24), Burbank (7), and La Cañada Flintridge (5). 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is La Crescenta Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
First up for La Crescenta-Montrose: West Coast Chief Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.8 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A11 Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&Y Appliances (5.9 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around La Crescenta-Montrose
Most dryer calls in La Crescenta-Montrose 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near La Crescenta-Montrose
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in La Crescenta-Montrose
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near La Crescenta-Montrose
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.