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Dryer Not Heating? Causes and Fixes
A dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually has a power or fuel problem, a blown thermal fuse, or a failed heating part. Electric dryers need both halves of a 240-volt circuit to heat. Gas dryers depend on an igniter and gas valve coils. A clogged vent can cause the parts to overheat and fail.
Safety first: unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before touching anything inside, and shut off the water or gas supply where it applies. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
Step by step guide
Likely causes, safe owner checks, when to call a pro, and repair or replace advice are in the full guide from Local Help Stations. The steps are the same in California; the local facts below are not.
What does it cost in California?
Call for a quote. Repair costs depend on the brand, the model, the part and the shop, so this site does not publish price ranges. Ask each shop for its diagnostic or trip fee and a written quote after diagnosis.
Dryer fire safety: U.S. Fire Administration: Appliance and electrical fire safety.
California repair shops
California facts that matter
- Getting rid of an old appliance in California: city pickup rules and fees, with sources
- Appliance rebates in California
- Freon removal rules in California
- Renters: who fixes a broken appliance?
- Complaints and warranty problems
- Who can repair appliances in California
- Repair cost and official disposal fees
- FAQ
Other dryer guides
FAQ
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Most often a tripped half of the breaker, a blown thermal fuse, a bad heating element, or on gas dryers a failed igniter or gas valve coils.
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