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 Simi Valley and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Simi Valley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Simi Valley. 8 list an address in Simi Valley, and other nearby bases include Thousand Oaks (11), Oak Park (4), and Agoura Hills (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: US Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
First up for Simi Valley: Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Woodland Hills Appliance (11.8 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliances (6.3 miles away, based in Canoga Park, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Simi Valley, CA
Most dryer calls in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Simi Valley, 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 Simi Valley technician which parts to bring.