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 Pleasant Hill, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Pleasant Hill, CA
Within 30 miles of Pleasant Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Pleasant Hill itself, and other nearby bases include Concord (17), Walnut Creek (13), and Martinez (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Hi-5 Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
First up for Pleasant Hill: Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Concord, 4.3 stars from 540 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ServiceON Appliance Repair & Services (0.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Pleasant Hill
Most dryer calls in Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pleasant Hill, CA
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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.