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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. The rest are spread across San Francisco (18), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Pro Appliance Services LLC, around 0.9 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
First up for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley: UniFix Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); All State Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- 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.
What Tamalpais-Homestead Valley Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tamalpais-Homestead 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley technician which parts to bring.