Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Hockessin listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hockessin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hockessin. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). Nearest on the list: A & A Appliance, around 3.1 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 4.7, 5.2 |
At the top of the Hockessin list: Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (8.8 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Appliance Service (15.7 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Hockessin, DE
Most dryer calls in Hockessin 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
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
Before You Book in Hockessin
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hockessin, DE
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hockessin
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hockessin technician which parts to bring.