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 Palos Verdes Estates listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Palos Verdes Estates, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palos Verdes Estates. 1 list an address in Palos Verdes Estates, and the rest are spread across Torrance (16), Redondo Beach (5), and Rancho Palos Verdes (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: A+ Appliance Repair Services, around 1.0 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 2.1 |
At the top of the Palos Verdes Estates list: The Haus Appliances (7.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 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?
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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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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.
What Palos Verdes Estates Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palos Verdes Estates 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Palos Verdes Estates
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Other Dryer Repair in Palos Verdes Estates
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Palos Verdes Estates
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Palos Verdes Estates technician which parts to bring.