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 Lakeport and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lakeport
20 repair companies serve Lakeport from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Lakeport, and the rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Fort Bragg (2). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lakeport is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 17.9, 34.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
Closest matches for Lakeport: Jeff's Gas Appliances (34.2 miles away, based in Willits, 4.8 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.0 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Lakeport
Most dryer calls in Lakeport 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lakeport
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeport, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lakeport technician which parts to bring.