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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Franklin, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 2 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (5), Erie (5), and Cranberry Twp (4). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. Fanning's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Franklin. 17 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 5.8, 7.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
First up for Franklin: Fanning's Appliances (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillmon Appliance Distributors (50.0 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Butler, 4.9 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.3 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Franklin
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, PA
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Other Dryer Repair in Franklin
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Franklin
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.