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 South San Jose Hills, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, South San Jose Hills
Within 30 miles of South San Jose Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Covina (5), Brea (5), and Whittier (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.6, 3.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the South San Jose Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in City of Industry, 4.7 stars from 429 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baldwin Park Appliance Repair Pros (5.9 miles away, based in Baldwin Park, 4.7 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Covina Appliance Service (4.7 miles away, based in Covina, 4.5 stars from 56 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Around South San Jose Hills
Most dryer calls in South San Jose Hills 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in South San Jose Hills
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South San Jose Hills, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.