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 Indian Wells listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Indian Wells, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Indian Wells. Other nearby bases include Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Indio (6). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Precision Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Indian Wells. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 44 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Indian Wells: Synergy Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.0 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GE Monogram Repair Expert (9.2 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Mechanical (4.8 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 4.5 stars from 33 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Indian Wells, CA
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Indian Wells go through City of Indian Wells (permits via the Indian Wells Permit Hub; Building Official sits in the city's Code Enforcement division). Permit office
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 Indian Wells
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Indian Wells, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Indian Wells technician which parts to bring.