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. The McKinleyville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, McKinleyville
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 77 miles of McKinleyville. 3 of them are based in McKinleyville itself, and other nearby bases include Eureka (1), Smith River (1), and Brookings (1). Of those, 1 mentions gas appliance or dryer work by name. Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from McKinleyville. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether McKinleyville is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 77 miles | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for McKinleyville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (15.1 miles away, based in Eureka).
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 Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 McKinleyville
Most dryer calls in McKinleyville 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in McKinleyville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: McKinleyville, 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 McKinleyville technician which parts to bring.