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 Rancho Mirage, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rancho Mirage, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rancho Mirage. 1 list an address in Rancho Mirage, and the rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (11), and Cathedral City (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Prime Sub-Zero Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Rancho Mirage. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.4, 2.7 |
The leading options for Rancho Mirage are Synergy Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (4.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GE Monogram Repair Expert (2.7 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Rancho Mirage Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Rancho Mirage are typically served by Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Utilities - City of Rancho Mirage
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Rancho Mirage go through City of Rancho Mirage Building & Safety 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Rancho Mirage
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rancho Mirage, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Rancho Mirage and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rancho Mirage
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rancho Mirage technician which parts to bring.