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 Rialto, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Rialto
Within 30 miles of Rialto there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Rialto, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (18), Riverside (7), and Fontana (5). Nearest on the list: SOUTH BAY APPLIANCE INSTALLATION, LLC, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 3.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Rialto: Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.2 stars from 504 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (12.2 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.4 stars from 16 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
What Rialto Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Rialto 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rialto
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Rialto, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rialto technician which parts to bring.