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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Livermore, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Livermore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Livermore. 5 of them are based in Livermore itself, and other nearby bases include Fremont (10), San Ramon (7), and Pleasanton (5). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rich Cortez Appliance Repairs.. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Livermore. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Livermore. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Livermore: ADRIUM service solutions (11.6 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VOLTA Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Services (11.7 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Azer Appliance & HVAC Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 86 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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:
- 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?
- 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 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 Livermore
Most dryer calls in Livermore 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).
Before You Book in Livermore
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Livermore, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Livermore technician which parts to bring.