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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Petaluma and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Petaluma
Within 30 miles of Petaluma there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Petaluma itself, and other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Santa Rosa (7), and Novato (5). The closest is AFFORDABLE APPLIANCE REPAIR, LLC, about 1.0 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 26 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 7.5, 8.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
First up for Petaluma: Kelly's Appliance Center (8.4 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); UniFix Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Petaluma Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Petaluma 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
Before You Book in Petaluma
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Petaluma, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Petaluma technician which parts to bring.