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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from East Palo Alto and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, East Palo Alto
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Palo Alto. 1 list an address in East Palo Alto, and the rest are spread across Palo Alto (14), Redwood City (10), and Menlo Park (8). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Modest Appliance Repair Professionals, around 0.4 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for East Palo Alto are EASY FIX APPLIANCE, INC (7.8 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (5.1 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (5.5 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Care Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Foster City, 4.9 stars from 14 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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 (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 East Palo Alto Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Palo Alto 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near East Palo Alto
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Palo Alto, CA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Palo Alto
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.