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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Cloverdale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cloverdale
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cloverdale. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Novato (5), and Rohnert Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 16.8 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cloverdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cloverdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.8, 21.5, 23.3 |
Closest matches for Cloverdale: Jeff's Gas Appliances (45.8 miles away, based in Willits, 4.8 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (35.3 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (29.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Cloverdale
Most dryer calls in Cloverdale 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 Cloverdale Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cloverdale, CA
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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.