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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Long Beach and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Long Beach
Within 30 miles of Long Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 list an address in Long Beach, and the rest are spread across Hawaiian Gardens (4), Seal Beach (3), and Carson (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Pocket Signal Hill Appliance Repair Co, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
First up for Long Beach: Paradise Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Aspeco Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Bellflower, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Johnnies Appliances (9.4 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (1.0 miles away, based in Signal Hill, 4.9 stars from 254 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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 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 Long Beach
Most dryer calls in Long Beach 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 Long Beach
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Beach, CA
Do you cover Long Beach and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Related Repair Pages for Long Beach
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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.