Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Philadelphia and the Philadelphia County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Philadelphia, PA
40 repair companies serve Philadelphia from within 30 miles. 34 of them are based in Philadelphia itself, and the rest are spread across Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. First Rate Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Philadelphia. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Philadelphia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
The leading options for Philadelphia are Gerhard's Appliances (6.8 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (4.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Philly Appliances Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Philadelphia
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Philadelphia
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Philadelphia
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Philadelphia, PA
Gas dryers in Philadelphia are typically served by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Philadelphia Gas Commission - City of Philadelphia
The Society Hill Historic District, designated by the Philadelphia Historical Commission in 1999, is made up largely of 18th- and early 19th-century Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival brick rowhouses. Source: Society Hill Historic District - Philadelphia Historical Commission
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Philadelphia
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Philadelphia technician a trip for parts.