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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Redwood City, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Redwood City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Redwood City. 18 list an address in Redwood City, and other nearby bases include San Carlos (7), Belmont (6), and Menlo Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Prompt Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.5 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Redwood City list: Commercial Home Products (7.5 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (3.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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 Redwood City, CA
Most dryer calls in Redwood City 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 Redwood City
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Redwood City, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Redwood City and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.