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 Elizabethtown 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, Elizabethtown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elizabethtown. 2 of them are based in Elizabethtown itself, and the rest are spread across Harrisburg (10), York (5), and Lancaster (5). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.2, 5.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Elizabethtown: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (17.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
What Elizabethtown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Elizabethtown 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Elizabethtown
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, PA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Elizabethtown do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Elizabethtown
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Elizabethtown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Elizabethtown technician which parts to bring.