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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Glenshaw and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Glenshaw
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glenshaw. 1 list an address in Glenshaw, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (22), Allison Park (2), and Wexford (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Restore Glenshaw Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.8, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
Closest matches for Glenshaw: Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (9.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (2.2 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (13.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillmon Appliance Distributors (13.0 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Glenshaw Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Glenshaw 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Glenshaw
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Glenshaw technician which parts to bring.