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 Lawndale 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, Lawndale
40 repair companies serve Lawndale from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Lawndale itself, and other nearby bases include Torrance (9), Inglewood (9), and Gardena (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. A+ Appliance Repair Lawndale is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Lawndale. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lawndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.1, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Lawndale: The Haus Appliances (1.5 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Lawndale
Most dryer calls in Lawndale 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 Lawndale
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lawndale, 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 Lawndale technician which parts to bring.