The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Pasadena, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pasadena
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pasadena. 20 of them are based in Pasadena itself, and other nearby bases include South Pasadena (4), San Marino (3), and La Cañada Flintridge (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Pasadena Emergency Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pasadena. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Pasadena: RepairBest Appliance Services (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (7.1 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&Y Appliances (6.7 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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 Pasadena Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pasadena 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).
Before You Book in Pasadena
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Pasadena, CA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pasadena
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.