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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lake Elsinore and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Elsinore
Within 30 miles of Lake Elsinore there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Lake Elsinore itself, and other nearby bases include Murrieta (11), Menifee (6), and Perris (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Lowl Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Lake Elsinore. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Lake Elsinore: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dial Thermador appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Perris, 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lowl Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.4 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Temecula (15.3 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.7 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
- 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 Lake Elsinore, CA
Most dryer calls in Lake Elsinore 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 Lake Elsinore
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Elsinore, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Elsinore
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lake Elsinore technician which parts to bring.