Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Saratoga listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Saratoga, CA
40 repair companies serve Saratoga from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Saratoga, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (11), Campbell (10), and Cupertino (6). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Same Day Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 5.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Saratoga. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Saratoga list: Bay Master Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.6 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (9.5 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Dryer Notes for Saratoga, CA
Most dryer calls in Saratoga 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Saratoga
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Saratoga, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Saratoga technician which parts to bring.