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 Ladera Heights and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ladera Heights, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ladera Heights. The rest are spread across Los Angeles (11), Inglewood (10), and Beverly Hills (8). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: JennAir Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Ladera Heights are SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (5.6 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Monica Appliance Repair Services (5.8 miles away, based in Santa Monica, 4.7 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (4.8 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Ladera Heights
Most dryer calls in Ladera Heights 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).
Questions to Ask a Ladera Heights Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ladera Heights, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Ladera Heights do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ladera Heights
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.