A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Malibu and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Malibu
40 repair companies serve Malibu from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Malibu, and other nearby bases include Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Malibu. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Malibu. 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) | 19 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
First up for Malibu: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Woodland Hills Appliance (14.7 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krupo Appliance Repair - Calabasas (11.4 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Malibu
Most dryer calls in Malibu 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Malibu
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Malibu, CA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Malibu technician which parts to bring.