The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Calipatria listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Calipatria
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Calipatria. The rest are spread across Indio (6), El Centro (1), and Calexico (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 26.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 7 businesses. Calipatria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calipatria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.9, 32.5, 53.9 |
First up for Calipatria: Sears Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in El Centro, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.9 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JC Appliances Sales & Repair (56.5 miles away, based in Indio, 3.9 stars from 27 reviews); Appliance Solutions (58.7 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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:
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Calipatria, CA
Most dryer calls in Calipatria 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 Calipatria Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Calipatria, CA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Calipatria technician which parts to bring.