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 Sonoma, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Sonoma
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sonoma. 1 list an address in Sonoma, and other nearby bases include Vallejo (16), Novato (5), and Santa Rosa (5). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Nearest on the list: Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair Sonoma, around 3.0 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 8.7, 9.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Sonoma list: Kelly's Appliance Center (14.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Sonoma, CA
Most dryer calls in Sonoma 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).
Before You Book in Sonoma
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sonoma, CA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Sonoma
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sonoma technician which parts to bring.