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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Menlo Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Menlo Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Menlo Park. 8 of them are based in Menlo Park itself, and other nearby bases include Redwood City (15), Palo Alto (14), and East Palo Alto (1). Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Astor JennAir Appliance Group, about 0.8 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Menlo Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Menlo Park list: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (6.3 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (3.4 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Menlo Park
Most dryer calls in Menlo Park 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Menlo Park
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Menlo Park, CA
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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.