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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Sierra Madre and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Sierra Madre
40 repair companies serve Sierra Madre from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Sierra Madre, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (20), San Marino (3), and Temple City (3). Nearest on the list: Prime Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sierra Madre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Sierra Madre: Fast-Fix Appliance Repair Service (4.8 miles away, based in Temple City, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RepairBest Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (7.9 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Sierra Madre Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sierra Madre 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Sierra Madre
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sierra Madre, CA
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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.