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 Pollock Pines listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Pollock Pines
Within 30 miles of Pollock Pines there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Auburn (8), El Dorado Hills (5), and Folsom (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bowmans Appliance Repair, around 5.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pollock Pines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 21.6, 22.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Pollock Pines: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.4 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (29.2 miles away, based in Folsom, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Bowmans Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Placerville, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Pollock Pines, CA
Most dryer calls in Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pollock Pines, CA
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.