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 Carlisle and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Carlisle, PA
Within 30 miles of Carlisle there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Carlisle, and the rest are spread across Harrisburg (10), Mechanicsburg (4), and Hanover (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 10.2, 10.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
First up for Carlisle: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (16.4 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Camp Hill, 4.5 stars from 138 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Carlisle
Most dryer calls in Carlisle 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)
Questions to Ask a Carlisle Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Carlisle, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Carlisle technician which parts to bring.