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 Fontana listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fontana
40 repair companies serve Fontana from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Fontana, and other nearby bases include San Bernardino (10), Rancho Cucamonga (9), and Riverside (8). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is ExpertFix Solutions, about 0.8 miles away. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Fontana list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.2 stars from 504 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rancho Cucamonga (8.0 miles away, based in Rancho Cucamonga, 4.8 stars from 867 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Ontario, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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:
- 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?
- 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 Fontana Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fontana 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fontana
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fontana, CA
Which areas near Fontana do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in Fontana
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fontana
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.