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 Rohnert Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rohnert Park
Within 30 miles of Rohnert Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Rohnert Park itself, and other nearby bases include San Rafael (10), Santa Rosa (7), and Novato (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Restaurant Repair LLC, about 0.8 miles away. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for Rohnert Park: Kelly's Appliance Center (1.1 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (6.4 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Rohnert Park
Most dryer calls in Rohnert Park 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rohnert Park
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rohnert Park, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is 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 Rohnert Park technician which parts to bring.