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 Martinez and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Martinez
Within 30 miles of Martinez there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Martinez, and the rest are spread across Concord (19), Walnut Creek (8), and Pleasant Hill (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Doctor, about 0.4 miles away. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.6, 2.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Martinez are Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (4.2 miles away, based in Pleasant Hill, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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.
Around Martinez
Most dryer calls in Martinez 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 Martinez
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Martinez, 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 Martinez technician which parts to bring.