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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Placentia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Placentia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Placentia. 8 of them are based in Placentia itself, and other nearby bases include Anaheim (12), Fullerton (7), and Yorba Linda (5). Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is OC Appliance Repair Group, about 0.6 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
The leading options for Placentia are Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AT Appliance Service Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Placentia, CA
Most dryer calls in Placentia 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 Placentia
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Placentia, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Placentia technician which parts to bring.