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. The Carnot-Moon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Carnot-Moon, PA
40 repair companies serve Carnot-Moon from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (17), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Mr. Appliance of Northern Pittsburgh, Moon and South Hills is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Carnot-Moon. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carnot-Moon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
The leading options for Carnot-Moon are Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (8.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (14.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillmon Appliance Distributors (13.7 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (10.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Carnot-Moon
Most dryer calls in Carnot-Moon 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.
Questions to Ask a Carnot-Moon Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Carnot-Moon, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Carnot-Moon
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.