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 San Gabriel, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving San Gabriel, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Gabriel. 2 of them are based in San Gabriel itself, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (18), Alhambra (4), and South Pasadena (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is FAST-FIX APPLIANCES REPAIR INC, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.4 |
The leading options for San Gabriel are RepairBest Appliance Services (3.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (3.5 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (8.2 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for San Gabriel
Most dryer calls in San Gabriel 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).
Questions to Ask a San Gabriel Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: San Gabriel, CA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near San Gabriel do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
More Laundry Repair in San Gabriel, CA
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near San Gabriel
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a San Gabriel technician which parts to bring.