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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lucas Valley-Marinwood and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
40 repair companies serve Lucas Valley-Marinwood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Novato (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance King, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 22 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Lucas Valley-Marinwood: UniFix Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (20.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Most dryer calls in Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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).
Questions to Ask a Lucas Valley-Marinwood Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood
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.