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 Los Angeles listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Los Angeles, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Los Angeles. 8 list an address in Los Angeles, and other nearby bases include Beverly Hills (13), West Hollywood (12), and Valley Village (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Fusion Appliance Repair West, around 1.9 miles out. 17 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 36 |
At the top of the Los Angeles list: SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (2.7 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASA Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in West Hollywood, 5.0 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Sherman Oaks Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Sherman Oaks, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 48 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 Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Los Angeles, CA
Gas dryers in Los Angeles are typically served by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: LA City Controller: Audit of the City's Oversight and Management of its Natural Gas Utility Franchise Agreement
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Los Angeles go through Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Permit office
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 Angeles
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Angeles, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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 Angeles technician which parts to bring.