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. The Lompoc 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, Lompoc
12 repair companies serve Lompoc from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lompoc itself, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (7) and Santa Ynez (1). Distances run up to about 22 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 11 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lompoc. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
The leading options for Lompoc are Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Idler's Home (17.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 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.
Around Lompoc
Most dryer calls in Lompoc 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
Questions to Ask a Lompoc Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lompoc, 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 Lompoc technician which parts to bring.