A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Tulare listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Tulare, CA
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tulare. Other nearby bases include Visalia (5), Porterville (5), and Hanford (4). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Tulare. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 8.9, 9.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Tulare: Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Visalia, 4.1 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Porterville, 4.3 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Selma, 4.1 stars from 127 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Tulare Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tulare 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).
Questions to Ask a Tulare Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tulare, CA
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Other Dryer Repair in Tulare
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tulare
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Tulare technician which parts to bring.