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 Spring Valley, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spring Valley
Within 30 miles of Spring Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Spring Valley, and other nearby bases include El Cajon (18), La Mesa (10), and Lemon Grove (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Spark Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Spring Valley. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 1.4 |
First up for Spring Valley: Spark Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliances (6.4 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.8 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SpeedMates Home Services (8.6 miles away, based in San Diego, 4.7 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chula Vista Appliance Repair Center (5.6 miles away, based in Chula Vista, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Spring Valley
Most dryer calls in Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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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.