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. The St. Helena listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, St. Helena
Within 30 miles of St. Helena there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Fairfield (5), and Vacaville (5). The closest is St. Helena Appliance, about 0.8 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 11.6, 12.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for St. Helena: Kelly's Appliance Center (17.5 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (14.5 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Around St. Helena
Most dryer calls in St. Helena 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
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near St. Helena
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Helena, 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 St. Helena technician which parts to bring.