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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Oakland and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Oakland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oakland. 32 of them are based in Oakland itself, and other nearby bases include Alameda (4), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). The closest is Boes Appliance Repair llc, about 0.9 miles away. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 27 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
At the top of the Oakland list: Kerenza Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Zuta Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (10.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Castro Valley, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Oakland
Most dryer calls in Oakland 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 Oakland
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oakland, 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 Oakland technician which parts to bring.