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. The Collingdale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Collingdale
Within 30 miles of Collingdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (16), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). The closest is BNK Plumbing And HVAC Services, about 0.9 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
Closest matches for Collingdale: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (5.5 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Collingdale
Most dryer calls in Collingdale 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)
Before You Book in Collingdale
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Collingdale, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Collingdale
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Collingdale technician which parts to bring.