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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Ashland and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ashland
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ashland. The rest are spread across Sunbury (2), Mt Carmel (1), and Minersville (1). Nearest on the list: Aleman’s Appliances, around 3.6 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 7.4, 13.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
The leading options for Ashland are Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Shamokin Dam, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mayer & Kehler TV & Appliances (13.7 miles away, based in Valley View, 4.5 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Ashland
Most dryer calls in Ashland 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ashland
- 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: Ashland, PA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Ashland and nearby towns?
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 Ashland technician which parts to bring.