The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of San Bruno, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near San Bruno
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of San Bruno. 5 list an address in San Bruno, and other nearby bases include Burlingame (12), South San Francisco (8), and Daly City (8). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Smart Appliances Corp., about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 35 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
First up for San Bruno: UsProRepair (2.8 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Commercial Home Products (6.6 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triton Appliance repair (2.9 miles away, based in South San Francisco, 4.8 stars from 308 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JD Appliance repair service (7.0 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks 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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 San Bruno
Most dryer calls in San Bruno 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 San Bruno
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: San Bruno, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in San Bruno
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near San Bruno
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a San Bruno technician which parts to bring.