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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ardmore, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ardmore, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ardmore. 1 of them are based in Ardmore itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (15), Havertown (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Mr. Appliance of Ardmore is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Ardmore. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Ardmore: Gerhard's Appliance Showroom and Outlet Center (6.1 miles away, based in King of Prussia, 4.8 stars from 323 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (1.2 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Ardmore
Most dryer calls in Ardmore 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)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ardmore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ardmore, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ardmore
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ardmore technician which parts to bring.