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 Vacaville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Vacaville
Within 30 miles of Vacaville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Vacaville, and other nearby bases include Fairfield (9), Vallejo (8), and Davis (4). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The closest is Vital Vacaville Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.8 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vacaville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
Closest matches for Vacaville: Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.6 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Napa, 4.7 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Discount HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Fairfield, 5.0 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
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Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Vacaville
Most dryer calls in Vacaville 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 Vacaville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Vacaville, 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 Vacaville technician which parts to bring.