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 Santa Clara and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Santa Clara, CA
Within 30 miles of Santa Clara there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Santa Clara, and the rest are spread across Sunnyvale (14) and San Jose (13). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Fast Appliance Repair Santa Clara is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Santa Clara. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Santa Clara are Bay Master Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); De Anza Appliance (1.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 122 reviews); Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Santa Clara Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara technician which parts to bring.