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. The La Mirada 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, La Mirada
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Mirada. 1 of them are based in La Mirada itself, and the rest are spread across Whittier (7), Fullerton (7), and Buena Park (6). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Appliance Masters Of Southern California is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from La Mirada. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for La Mirada: General Service Plumbing Whittier (4.5 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aspeco Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 La Mirada
Most dryer calls in La Mirada 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).
Before You Book in La Mirada
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Mirada, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a La Mirada technician which parts to bring.