A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Pike Creek Valley listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Pike Creek Valley, DE
Within 30 miles of Pike Creek Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Allen's Arcade & Electronic Repair House, around 2.4 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.8, 3.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Pike Creek Valley are County Appliance Service (12.1 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (12.3 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Newark, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Pike Creek Valley
Most dryer calls in Pike Creek Valley 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).
Before You Book in Pike Creek Valley
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pike Creek Valley, DE
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pike Creek Valley
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Pike Creek Valley technician which parts to bring.