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 Wilton and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wilton
Within 30 miles of Wilton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Elk Grove (23), Sacramento (11), and Rancho Cordova (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Appliance Repair Done With Care is the nearest, roughly 5.3 miles from Wilton. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.7, 7.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Wilton list: iFix Appliance Repair Sacramento (17.4 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 278 reviews); Dacor Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Appliance Repair by Migali (17.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Rancho Cordova, 4.4 stars from 365 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Wilton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wilton 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).
Questions to Ask a Wilton Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilton, CA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Wilton and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Wilton
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wilton
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.