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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Seal Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Seal Beach, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Seal Beach. 3 of them are based in Seal Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Huntington Beach (11), Long Beach (11), and Hawaiian Gardens (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Advanced Seal Beach Appliance Solutions Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Seal Beach. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Seal Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Seal Beach: Paradise Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Simple Repairs Appliances (5.5 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntington Beach (4.7 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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 Seal Beach
Most dryer calls in Seal Beach 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
Before You Book in Seal Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Seal Beach, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Seal Beach technician which parts to bring.