A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Redding and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Redding
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Redding. 5 list an address in Redding, and the rest are spread across Red Bluff (3), Anderson (1), and Shingletown (1). Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Beacon Appliance Repair and Service, about 0.2 miles away. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Redding is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.6, 1.1 |
At the top of the Redding list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (1.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tehama Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 3.5 stars from 8 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Redding
Most dryer calls in Redding 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Redding
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Redding, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Redding
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.