The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Claymont listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Claymont
40 repair companies serve Claymont from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Claymont itself, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (14), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repairly, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 |
Closest matches for Claymont: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (7.4 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (15.2 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Claymont
Most dryer calls in Claymont come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas piping installation and connection falls within licensed plumbing and HVACR services overseen by the state Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners, and the homeowner exemption does not cover gas piping. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter II
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Claymont
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Claymont, DE
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Other Dryer Repair in Claymont
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Claymont
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Claymont technician which parts to bring.