Dryer spins but won't heat?
Clothes dry today.
Drum turns but a full load comes out cold and damp? We diagnose with an analyzer — amperage on the element, air temp and vent airflow in about 5 minutes, not three guess-and-replace visits. Fixed price up front, fixed today, and we check the vent duct free (it causes ~30% of no-heat calls). If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
Same-day service
The analyzer shows which one applies to your dryer in under 5 minutes — we confirm before quoting a part.
Burned-out heating element (~40%)
The electric element failed — the drum spins and air moves, but nothing heats. The analyzer shows zero amperage on the element.
Blown thermal fuse (~30%)
A clogged vent overheats the dryer and the thermal fuse cuts heat permanently. We replace it and clean the duct — skip the cleaning and the new fuse blows within a week.
Failed gas igniter (~15%, gas models)
On gas dryers the igniter doesn't light the burner — you hear a click but get no flame. Safe: the valve closes automatically.
Bad thermostat / high-limit (~10%)
Not sending the heat command, or throttling temperature too aggressively. The analyzer measures the heating cycle precisely.
Control board failure (~5%)
Rare — the display shows heat mode but the signal never reaches the element. More common on newer electronic models.
Quick Diagnosis: What's happening?
Check the symptoms you're seeing to find the likely cause and repair cost
What's the likely fix?
Check what you see on the left — we'll estimate the cause, the cost and how urgent it is.
Estimate only — the analyzer confirms the exact cause on-site.
Probable cause: belt, rollers, or thermal fuse. Repair: $100–$180, 30–45 minutes.
Probable cause: heating element + clogged vent, or moisture sensor. Repair: $120–$220, 30–60 minutes.
Multiple symptoms + burning smell — possible clogged vent (fire risk) or control board failure. Call immediately.
Dryer not heating repairs
“Samsung dryer ran full cycles but clothes stayed damp. Heating element burned out. Fixed in 40 min for $200. New dryer would have been $1,100.”
“LG gas dryer not heating. Worried about safety. Tech found a cracked igniter, replaced it, and did a full gas leak check — all included. Fast and thorough.”
“12-year-old GE dryer stopped heating. Burned heating element, diagnosed in 10 min. $190 total. Was already shopping for a replacement at $940.”
★★★★★ 5.0 average · 29 verified reviews
What you get in one visit
Analyzer diagnostic
We plug in the analyzer — in 5 minutes you see amperage on the element, air temp and vent airflow on the screen. The same data we read.
Free vent inspection
A clogged vent is a fire hazard — NFPA logs ~2,900 dryer fires a year in the US. We check and clean the duct with every repair.
Can't fix it — no charge
Approve the repair and the $89 diagnostic is included. 90-day guarantee on all work, plus a 30-day follow-up call.
Why we fix your dryer right the first time
The average tech guesses: "not heating — swap the element." Didn't help. "Then the thermal fuse." Still nothing — you pay three times. Our analyzer reads amperage, air temp and vent airflow in 5 minutes. One part, one visit.
Dmitry — dryer & vent specialist
Dryer heating specialist · Orange
"Not heating" is the most common dryer call, right after "drum won't spin." I read amperage on the element, air temperature and vent airflow before touching anything — no guess-and-replace.
Repair or replace? Dryers are almost always worth fixing: element ~$80, thermal fuse ~$15, belt ~$20. If several parts fail at once on a 15+ year-old machine, we work through the numbers together — but 9 times out of 10 repair wins.
Safety first: when the heat stops because of a clogged vent, that's a real fire risk. I clean the duct free on every repair and verify airflow with the analyzer.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent 'not heating' repairs in Orange
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
It first stopped heating, then quit entirely — what now?
Happens all the time: first the element or thermal fuse fails, then a few cold cycles add stress and other parts follow. The analyzer reads everything in one visit — no second call-out.
Do you work on gas dryers?
Yes — gas igniter, gas valve, thermostats, all standard. After the repair I check for gas leaks with a certified detector. As safe as new.
What does dryer repair actually cost?
Most dryer repairs run $120–$220 total (labor + part). The most common issues — belt, rollers, heating element — are $20–$140 for the part and $80 for labor. We quote the exact price before we start, after diagnostics.
Should I just buy a new dryer?
Depends on the machine. Here's how Dmitry looks at it:
Dryers are the most repair-friendly appliance out there. Parts are simple and cheap: belt $20, rollers $40, element $80, thermal fuse $15. They last for years — no sensitive electronics dying after three.
Real example: A Whirlpool 22 years old — replaced rollers twice at $40 each. Still runs. A Samsung 5 years old — control board failed, $400 repair. The old one was more reliable.
Exception: motor + board + element all at once on a 15+ year-old machine — we'll do the math together. If the repair exceeds $400 and the dryer is over 12 years old, sometimes a new one makes more sense.
Average repair: $150. New dryer: $700–$1,500 plus wait time. Full breakdown: repair vs. replace →
What if you can't fix it?
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay $89 for the diagnostic (service call + analyzer). More about our guarantee →
How fast can you get here?
We're based in Orange. Usually 2–3 hours from your call. 9 out of 10 dryer repairs are done same-day: belts, rollers, heating elements — we carry them in the van.
Is a dryer actually a fire risk?
Yes, if the vent is clogged. Wet lint builds up → overheating → ignition. According to NFPA, roughly 2,900 dryer fires happen in the US every year.
We clean the vent duct free with every repair. If it's been a while — call us, we'll check it. Usually $80–$150 if it's just a cleaning with no repair.
Taking too long to dry — is that a breakdown?
70% of the time — yes, it's a clogged vent or flex hose. The element heats, but humid air can't escape. We check airflow with the analyzer.
The other 30%: moisture sensor or heating element running below capacity. The analyzer shows which one in under 5 minutes.
How are you different from a handyman?
A handyman does a bit of everything. Appliance repair is its own licensed specialty in California.
We have a diagnostic analyzer for pinpoint accuracy, a van stocked with parts, and direct supplier relationships with Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Maytag. A handyman will Google it — we see these failures every day.
How much is the diagnostic fee?
$89 — waived when you go ahead with the repair. If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay the diagnostic fee if you decide not to proceed.
Have a Dryer Question? Ask Us
Describe what your dryer is doing and we'll reply the same day.
Other dryer problems
Similar symptoms? Check if there's more than one thing going on.
We Cover All of Orange County
Same-day appliance repair across 40+ Orange County cities — from the coast to the canyons. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
One call and your dryer heats again
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- Free vent-duct inspection (fire-safety) with every repair
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay
- 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call