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. The Orinda listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Orinda
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Orinda. 1 of them are based in Orinda itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (14), Berkeley (9), and Walnut Creek (6). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Elite Orinda Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orinda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 3.2, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
The leading options for Orinda are Zuta Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Orinda, CA
Most dryer calls in Orinda 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 Orinda Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Orinda, CA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Orinda do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Orinda technician which parts to bring.