The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Stanford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Stanford
40 repair companies serve Stanford from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Stanford, and other nearby bases include Palo Alto (14), Menlo Park (8), and Redwood City (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Thermador Care Repair Service, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stanford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Stanford list: EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (8.4 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (3.9 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (4.5 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 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
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If You Smell Gas
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
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
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Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
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 Stanford, CA
Most dryer calls in Stanford 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 Stanford
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stanford, CA
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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.