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 Lathrop, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lathrop, CA
Within 30 miles of Lathrop there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lathrop, and the rest are spread across Stockton (12), Tracy (11), and Modesto (9). 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Ronnie on the Spot, LLC, around 2.5 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.9, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
At the top of the Lathrop list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perfix Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Lathrop
Most dryer calls in Lathrop 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lathrop
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lathrop, 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 Lathrop technician which parts to bring.