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. The San Rafael listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near San Rafael
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Rafael. 10 list an address in San Rafael, and other nearby bases include Richmond (7), Novato (5), and Mill Valley (5). Marin County Appliance Repair by Hi-Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from San Rafael. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Rafael. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
First up for San Rafael: UniFix Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (15.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What San Rafael Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in San Rafael 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 San Rafael
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: San Rafael, CA
Which areas near San Rafael do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in San Rafael
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a San Rafael technician which parts to bring.