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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Santa Barbara and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Santa Barbara
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Barbara. 11 list an address in Santa Barbara, and other nearby bases include Ventura (7), Goleta (5), and Montecito (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Superior Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Santa Barbara. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
The leading options for Santa Barbara are Superman Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aa Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Santa Barbara
Most dryer calls in Santa Barbara 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
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Santa Barbara
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Barbara, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.