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 Newark, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Newark
40 repair companies serve Newark from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Newark, and the rest are spread across Fremont (19), Union City (6), and Mountain View (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Glacier Comfort Newark Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Newark. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
The leading options for Newark are Azer Appliance & HVAC Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 86 reviews); ASAP Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance ProCare — Repair Service in Palo Alto (3.0 miles away, based in Fremont, 4.7 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (9.4 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Newark, CA
Most dryer calls in Newark 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 Newark
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newark, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Newark and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Newark technician which parts to bring.