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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Montebello, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montebello
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Montebello. 3 of them are based in Montebello itself, and the rest are spread across Downey (11), Whittier (7), and Los Angeles (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: On-Site Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Montebello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for Montebello: General Service Plumbing Whittier (5.3 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.6 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnnies Appliances (6.0 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Downey, 4.4 stars from 211 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Montebello, CA
Most dryer calls in Montebello 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
Before You Book in Montebello
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montebello, 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.