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 Visalia listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Visalia
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Visalia. 5 list an address in Visalia, and other nearby bases include Porterville (5), Hanford (4), and Selma (3). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Brandon Hughes Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 |
The leading options for Visalia are Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.1 stars from 291 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Selma, 4.1 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Lemoore, 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Porterville, 4.3 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Visalia, CA
Most dryer calls in Visalia 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
Questions to Ask a Visalia Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Visalia, CA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Visalia
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.