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 Laguna Woods, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Laguna Woods
40 repair companies serve Laguna Woods from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Laguna Woods itself, and other nearby bases include Irvine (12), Mission Viejo (7), and Lake Forest (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Optimum Appliance Repair Laguna Woods, about 0.1 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
At the top of the Laguna Woods list: Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair (5.5 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MDTECH SERVICES (3.9 miles away, based in Lake Forest, 4.9 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Fix (3.3 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bristol Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Laguna Woods, CA
Most dryer calls in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods technician which parts to bring.