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 Salton City and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Salton City
Within 60 miles of Salton City there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Palm Desert (11), Palm Springs (9), and Indio (6). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 29.7 miles away. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Salton City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salton City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 54 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 29.7, 32.1, 32.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Salton City: Synergy Appliance Repair (38.1 miles away, based in Palm Desert, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (46.1 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Coachella, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JC Appliances Sales & Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Indio, 3.9 stars from 27 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Salton City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Salton City 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 Salton City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Salton City, CA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Salton City
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Salton City technician which parts to bring.