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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Archbald and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Archbald, PA
28 repair companies serve Archbald from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Eynon (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Homish Television is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Archbald. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.4, 5.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
First up for Archbald: Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Archbald
Most dryer calls in Archbald 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.
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Archbald
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Archbald, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Archbald
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Archbald technician which parts to bring.