A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of La Puente, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near La Puente
Within 30 miles of La Puente there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in La Puente itself, and the rest are spread across Whittier (9), West Covina (4), and Covina (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: La Verne Family Appliance, around 0.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 1.1 |
First up for La Puente: General Service Plumbing Whittier (7.3 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (6.8 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (3.7 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 La Puente
Most dryer calls in La Puente 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 Puente
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Puente, CA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near La Puente
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a La Puente technician which parts to bring.