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 Santa Ana, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Santa Ana, CA
Within 30 miles of Santa Ana there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 19 of them are based in Santa Ana itself, and the rest are spread across Tustin (7), Irvine (6), and Costa Mesa (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Palacios, about 1.1 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Santa Ana: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.6 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AT Appliance Service Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Santa Ana
Most dryer calls in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Santa Ana, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Santa Ana do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas 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 Santa Ana technician which parts to bring.