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 Myrtletown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Myrtletown, CA
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 88-mile radius of Myrtletown. Other nearby bases include McKinleyville (3), Eureka (1), and Smith River (1). The farthest listed company is about 87 miles out. PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Myrtletown. 1 of them mentions gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Myrtletown is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 88 miles | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 10.0, 10.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Myrtletown are Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 1.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Coast Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PACIFIC COAST APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Eureka); Humboldt Sewing & Appliance - Sew & Vac Plus! (10.8 miles away, based in McKinleyville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Myrtletown
Most dryer calls in Myrtletown 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).
Questions to Ask a Myrtletown Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Myrtletown, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Myrtletown technician which parts to bring.