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 Lincoln and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lincoln, CA
40 repair companies serve Lincoln from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lincoln itself, and other nearby bases include Roseville (21), Rocklin (13), and Loomis (2). Robert's Appliance Repair Co.. is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Lincoln. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lincoln. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
First up for Lincoln: Lake Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Remedy Appliance Services - Roseville (6.8 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AllStyles appliance repair and dryer vent cleaning (9.0 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- 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?
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.
Around Lincoln
Most dryer calls in Lincoln 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).
Before You Book in Lincoln
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln, 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 Lincoln technician which parts to bring.