Roper spins but clothes come out cold and wet?
Clothes dry today.
Usually a heating element, thermal fuse or gas igniter on Roper's simple Whirlpool platform. We read amperage, air temp and vent airflow with an analyzer in about 5 minutes — no guess-and-replace — quote a fixed price up front, and clean 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 reads the heating circuit in about 5 minutes — we confirm the exact cause before quoting.
Burned heating element (~40%)
The electric coil failed — drum turns, air moves, but no heat. The same Whirlpool-platform element used on millions of machines, in the van.
Blown thermal fuse (~30%)
A clogged vent overheated the machine and the fuse permanently cut the heat circuit. We replace it AND clean the duct — skip the cleaning and the new fuse blows within a week.
Failed gas igniter (~15%, gas RGD)
The timer clicks and the valve opens but there's no ignition. Safe — the valve closes if no flame lights.
Bad thermostat (~10%)
Not signaling heat, or limiting temperature incorrectly. The analyzer traces the heat cycle precisely.
Stuck timer (~5%)
Rare on dial-timer Roper — but a stuck timer cam can block the heat circuit at certain positions.
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.
Roper '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
Roper dryer specialist · Orange
"Not heating" is the most common dryer call after "drum won't spin." Roper's simple Whirlpool-platform design works in your favor — no complex control-board logic, just a heating circuit with 3–4 components. The analyzer reads the circuit in about 5 minutes and tells us exactly which one broke the chain.
Important: when "not heating" is caused by a clogged vent, that same blockage is a real fire hazard. I clean the vent duct free on every heating repair and verify airflow with the analyzer.
Gas RGD models welcome too — after any gas repair I check for leaks with a certified detector before leaving.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent Roper '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.
First stopped heating, then stopped completely — what happened?
A common sequence: the element or thermal fuse failed, then a few cold cycles overloaded another component. The analyzer checks the entire circuit in one pass — you won't need a second visit.
Do you repair gas Roper dryers?
Yes — gas igniter, gas valve and thermostats are all standard. After every gas repair I check for leaks with a certified gas detector before leaving — the same safety standard as a new installation.
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 Roper Question? Ask Us
Describe what your dryer is doing and we'll reply the same day.
Other dryer problems
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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 Roper heats again
- Whirlpool-platform elements in the van
- Free vent-duct cleaning with every heating repair (fire-safety)
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay · 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call