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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from San Fernando and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving San Fernando, CA
40 repair companies serve San Fernando from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in San Fernando, and the rest are spread across Sylmar (3), Mission Hills (3), and Granada Hills (3). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Marconi Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from San Fernando. The 37 rated companies in range average 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) | 52 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the San Fernando list: West Coast Chief Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.8 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Sherman Oaks Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Sherman Oaks, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Hollywood Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in North Hollywood, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lex Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Encino, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
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Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for San Fernando
Most dryer calls in San Fernando 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 Fernando
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: San Fernando, CA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near San Fernando
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.