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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Pike Creek and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pike Creek
40 repair companies serve Pike Creek from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. The closest is Allen's Arcade & Electronic Repair House, about 3.5 miles away. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pike Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 3.5, 4.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
The leading options for Pike Creek are Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (11.2 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Appliance Service (13.4 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Pike Creek
Most dryer calls in Pike Creek 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 Pike Creek
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pike Creek, DE
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Pike Creek technician which parts to bring.