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 South Pasadena and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near South Pasadena
40 repair companies serve South Pasadena from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in South Pasadena, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (18), Alhambra (4), and Glendale (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Reliable Appliance Fix And Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Pasadena. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the South Pasadena list: RepairBest Appliance Services (1.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&Y Appliances (6.2 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G and R Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 South Pasadena, CA
Most dryer calls in South Pasadena 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 South Pasadena
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South Pasadena, 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 South Pasadena technician which parts to bring.