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 Franklin Park and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Franklin Park
Within 30 miles of Franklin Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (15), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. A Pittsburgh Svc Ctr is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Franklin Park. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.6, 5.0 |
Closest matches for Franklin Park: Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (10.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillmon Appliance Distributors (7.4 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (5.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (16.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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 Franklin Park
Most dryer calls in Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Franklin Park do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Franklin Park
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.