A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Desert Palms 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, Desert Palms
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Palms. The rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (10), and Indio (6). The closest is Master Tech Mechanical, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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 30 miles | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 3.3, 3.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for Desert Palms: Synergy Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Mechanical (1.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GE Monogram Repair Expert (10.0 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Desert Palms, CA
Most dryer calls in Desert Palms 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
Before You Book in Desert Palms
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Desert Palms, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Desert Palms do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Desert Palms
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Desert Palms technician which parts to bring.