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 California, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving California, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of California. 1 of them are based in California itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (10), Uniontown (3), and Connellsville (2). 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is California Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 59 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 6.3, 8.8 |
First up for California: Don's Appliances (20.7 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (26.5 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (21.0 miles away, based in North Huntingdon, 4.8 stars from 1,089 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Factory Outlet (18.4 miles away, based in Canonsburg, 4.9 stars from 806 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 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.
Dryer Notes for California, PA
Most dryer calls in California 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.
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Questions to Ask a California Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: California, PA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in California
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near California
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.