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 Firebaugh, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Firebaugh
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Firebaugh. The rest are spread across Fresno (29), Clovis (4), and Madera (3). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. Tech Stop is the nearest, roughly 23.5 miles from Firebaugh. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Firebaugh is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 23.5, 25.6, 30.0 |
At the top of the Firebaugh list: Pro Appliance Inc (30.2 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MVI Fresno Range & Refrigerator Repair Service (30.8 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BonTech Home Services (45.5 miles away, based in Clovis, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Firebaugh Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Firebaugh, CA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Firebaugh technician which parts to bring.