Dryer Not Heating? We'll Find Out Why.
No heat is the #1 dryer complaint — and it's often fixable. We'll diagnose the cause in a 15-minute video call.
What could be causing it
Clogged vent system
Often a simple fixThe most common cause and a fire hazard. We'll check your lint trap, vent connection, and exterior vent on the call.
Typical cost: $0 (DIY)
Burned-out heating element
Often a simple fixElectric dryers have a coil element that can burn out. We'll check for signs of failure.
Typical cost: $100–$200
Failed thermal fuse
Often a simple fixA safety device that blows when the dryer overheats. Often caused by a clogged vent. One-time replacement.
Typical cost: $50–$100
Faulty gas igniter
May need a proGas dryers use an igniter to light the burner. When it fails, you get tumbling but no heat.
Typical cost: $100–$200
Tripped circuit breaker
Often a simple fixElectric dryers need both legs of 240V. A half-tripped breaker gives you tumbling but no heat.
Typical cost: $0
Why video diagnosis works for this
Dryer no-heat issues are ideal for video diagnosis. We can inspect the vent system, check the lint trap, verify the circuit breaker, and listen for igniter clicking — all remotely. We solve many cases during the call itself.
What you'll get
- Diagnosis of why your dryer isn't heating
- Vent system safety check
- Parts list if a component needs replacement
- DIY repair steps when applicable
- Written report emailed to you
What happens after your call
It's a clogged vent
We'll walk you through clearing it right on the call. This solves about 40% of no-heat dryer complaints.
It's a thermal fuse or element
Both are affordable, common parts. We'll give you the part number and tell you if it's a DIY-friendly repair.
It's a gas igniter or control board
These need professional replacement. In SoCal, your $49 is credited toward our in-home repair service.
Simple pricing
Pick your level
Both include a written report with diagnosis, parts list, and fix-vs-replace recommendation.
Diagnosis
$49
15 minutes
- Live video call with Simon's team
- Expert diagnosis of your appliance issue
- Parts list with part numbers & prices
- Fix-vs-replace recommendation
- Written report emailed to you
Best for: "Tell me what's wrong and what I need"
Guided Repair
$79
30 minutes
- Everything in Diagnosis, plus:
- Step-by-step repair walkthrough on video
- Real-time guidance as you do the repair
- Safety checks before & after
- Extended time if needed ($29/15min)
Best for: "Walk me through fixing it myself"
Can't diagnose it? You don't pay. · In SoCal? $49 credited toward in-home repair.
FAQ
My dryer tumbles but there's no heat — is it the element?+
Maybe, but check your vent and circuit breaker first. About 40% of no-heat calls turn out to be vent or breaker issues — both free fixes.
Is a no-heat dryer a fire hazard?+
The dryer itself isn't, but a clogged vent (which often causes no-heat) absolutely is. We always check vent safety first.
What if you can't diagnose it?+
No-heat dryers have a short list of causes — vent, element, thermal fuse, igniter, or breaker. We solve about 90% of these on video. If we can't, full refund.
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