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 Shasta Lake, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Shasta Lake, CA
10 repair companies serve Shasta Lake from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Redding (5), Red Bluff (3), and Anderson (1). Distances run up to about 36 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Lake Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Shasta Lake. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Shasta Lake is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shasta Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 6.4, 7.4 |
The leading options for Shasta Lake are Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Redding, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (8.2 miles away, based in Redding, 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 4.5 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tehama Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Red Bluff, 3.5 stars from 8 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Shasta Lake
Most dryer calls in Shasta Lake 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 Shasta Lake Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Shasta Lake, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Shasta Lake and nearby towns?
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 Shasta Lake technician which parts to bring.