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 Williams, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williams
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Williams. The rest are spread across Sacramento (5), Rio Linda (5), and Woodland (4). Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Srvcor, LLC, around 28.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses. Williams is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 28.0, 29.5, 29.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
First up for Williams: Fair Appliance Repair Service (47.2 miles away, based in Sacramento, 5.0 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-1 Appliance (40.2 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (49.9 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 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 Williams Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Williams 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 Williams Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Williams, CA
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williams
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.