Dryer not heating? 7 common causes for gas & electric dryers. SF Bay Area guide with DIY checks + when to call a pro. From $250 at FixitBay LLC. Our licensed technicians at FixitBay LLC provide professional appliance repair across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and North Bay with same-day and next-day visits and a 180-day warranty.
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A dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element, or a bad gas igniter, and those sit behind panels a homeowner should not open. FixitBay LLC repairs dryers, gas and electric, across San Francisco, the Peninsula and Marin, a licensed California appliance technician registered with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services under BHGS #51001. You pay an $80 diagnostic that credits toward the repair, approve a written estimate first, and get a 180-day warranty on parts and labor. Book same-day or next-day.
The most common cause is a blown thermal fuse - a safety device that trips when the dryer overheats, usually from a clogged vent. The dryer will tumble normally but produce no heat. For electric dryers, also check your breaker panel - a tripped 240V breaker will allow tumbling but not heating.
To give you an exact dryer repair cost in San Francisco, we need to perform a diagnostic first. The diagnostic fee is $80. After the diagnostic, we'll provide you with a written repair estimate - typical San Francisco dryer repairs run from $250, with thermal fuse replacement starting from $250, heating element replacement from $265, and gas valve solenoid repair typically from $295. Once you approve and go ahead with the repair, the $80 is included in the total cost of the work. We also provide a 180-day warranty on parts and labor.
If your dryer is under 8 years old, repair is almost always worth it - most heating issues cost from $150 to fix. For dryers over 12 years old where the motor or control board has failed ($350+ repair), replacement often makes more sense.
A gas dryer that isn’t heating is not immediately dangerous - if the igniter isn’t lighting, gas typically doesn’t flow. However, if you smell gas near the dryer at any time, turn off the gas valve, open windows, and call your gas company immediately. Don’t use the dryer until it’s been inspected.
Most dryer repairs take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Thermal fuses, heating elements, and igniters are common parts that our technician carries in stock. Gas valve solenoids and control boards may occasionally require ordering. FixitBay LLC offers same- or next-day appointments 7 days a week.