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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Gilbertsville, PA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Gilbertsville who work on both.

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The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Gilbertsville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Gilbertsville

Within 30 miles of Gilbertsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Gilbertsville, and the rest are spread across Pottstown (5), Reading (5), and Allentown (4). The closest is New Hanover Appliance Repair/, about 1.9 miles away. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 37 businesses.

Washer & Dryer Repair
Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC
488 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473
5.5 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★★ 4.9 (756 reviews)
DryersWashers
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
223 Shoemaker Rd #315, Pottstown, PA 19464
5.6 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★½ 4.7 (146 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia
2525 W Main St Ste 300, Norristown, PA 19403
17.1 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★½ 4.7 (1,001 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Mr. Appliance of Allentown
6235 Hamilton Blvd Ste 110, Allentown, PA 18106
16.3 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★★ 4.8 (621 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
240 S West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA 18951
15.5 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★★ 4.8 (106 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
First call appliance repair
618 S Broad St Ste 2-c, Lansdale, PA 19446
17.8 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★★ 4.9 (92 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Gerhard's Appliance
700 Nutt Rd Ste 510, Phoenixville, PA 19460
13.6 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★★ 4.9 (426 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Clark's TV & Appliance Inc
13 E Main St, Fleetwood, PA 19522
14.3 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★½ 4.5 (98 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1665 State Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19610
19.1 mi from Gilbertsville
★★★★½ 4.5 (128 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
New Hanover Appliance Repair/
1885 Swamp Pike #104, Gilbertsville, PA 19525
1.9 mi from Gilbertsville
★★ 2.0 (20 reviews)
DryersWashers

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By the numbers: technicians near Gilbertsville
Mention gas appliance work0
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews27
List dryer or washer & dryer work20
Listing Saturday hours38
Repair companies inside 30 miles60
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.9, 2.5, 4.3

At the top of the Gilbertsville list: Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Pottstown, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (17.1 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (16.3 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
Propane conversionsGas dryers are set up for natural gas or propane, and switching requires the manufacturer's conversion parts. That work should be done by someone qualified for gas work.

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

Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.

Gas Dryer Safety

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

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

More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.

Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

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.

Around Gilbertsville

Most dryer calls in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville

  • Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gilbertsville, PA

Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gilbertsville

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.

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