Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lamont, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lamont
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lamont. 1 of them are based in Lamont itself, and the rest are spread across Bakersfield (37), Arvin (1), and Anaheim (1). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Rafa’s Appliances, about 0.1 miles away. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lamont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 5.1, 6.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
Closest matches for Lamont: Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.4 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bakersfield Area Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.8 stars from 1,299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Service & Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Bakersfield, 4.1 stars from 33 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
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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 Lamont
Most dryer calls in Lamont 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 Lamont
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lamont, CA
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.