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 Palmdale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Palmdale, CA
40 repair companies serve Palmdale from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Palmdale, and other nearby bases include Santa Clarita (9), Lancaster (7), and La Cañada Flintridge (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. DJ Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Palmdale. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 2.9 |
At the top of the Palmdale list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jeff & Sons appliance repair (6.3 miles away, based in Lancaster, 4.0 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Palmdale Appliance Techs (3.4 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Clarita Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Santa Clarita, 4.7 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 Palmdale, CA
Most dryer calls in Palmdale 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
Questions to Ask a Palmdale Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmdale, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Palmdale technician which parts to bring.