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 Los Altos, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Los Altos, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Los Altos. 5 list an address in Los Altos, and the rest are spread across Mountain View (17), Sunnyvale (8), and Cupertino (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Fixity Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Los Altos. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 5.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Altos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
Closest matches for Los Altos: Bay Master Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (1.8 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (9.3 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); De Anza Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Santa Clara, 4.5 stars from 122 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Los Altos
Most dryer calls in Los Altos 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 Los Altos
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Altos, 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 Los Altos technician which parts to bring.