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 Tiburon, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tiburon
Within 30 miles of Tiburon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across San Francisco (17), Richmond (6), and Mill Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Alpha Belvedere Tiburon Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tiburon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.2, 2.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
Closest matches for Tiburon: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (7.6 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixWell Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); All State Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Around Tiburon
Most dryer calls in Tiburon 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).
Before You Book in Tiburon
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tiburon, CA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Tiburon do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.