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. The Lake Wildwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Wildwood
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Wildwood. The rest are spread across Auburn (10), Rocklin (7), and Lincoln (4). Nearest on the list: Forrest Appliance Repair, around 7.8 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Wildwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.8, 7.9, 15.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
Closest matches for Lake Wildwood: Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (26.2 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Forrest Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Grass Valley, 4.3 stars from 151 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Lake Wildwood
Most dryer calls in Lake Wildwood 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 Wildwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Wildwood, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Wildwood
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lake Wildwood technician which parts to bring.