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. The Lake Los Angeles 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, Lake Los Angeles
Within 30 miles of Lake Los Angeles there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lancaster (7), Palmdale (6), and Victorville (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. J&H appliances repair Inc DBA eduardo's appliance repair service. is the nearest, roughly 12.3 miles from Lake Los Angeles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Los Angeles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.3, 14.8, 14.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Lake Los Angeles: Sears Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Palmdale, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Victorville Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Jeff & Sons appliance repair (20.4 miles away, based in Lancaster, 4.0 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Palmdale Appliance Techs (14.8 miles away, based in Palmdale, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Lake Los Angeles
Most dryer calls in Lake Los Angeles 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
Questions to Ask a Lake Los Angeles Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Los Angeles, 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 Lake Los Angeles technician which parts to bring.