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 Thousand Oaks listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Thousand Oaks
40 repair companies serve Thousand Oaks from within 30 miles. 14 list an address in Thousand Oaks, and other nearby bases include Westlake Village (6), Moorpark (5), and Oak Park (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Reliable Home Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Thousand Oaks list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Woodland Hills Appliance (17.0 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliances (12.7 miles away, based in Canoga Park, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Thousand Oaks, CA
Most dryer calls in Thousand Oaks 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
Questions to Ask a Thousand Oaks Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Thousand Oaks, CA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Thousand Oaks
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Thousand Oaks technician which parts to bring.