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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Harrisburg and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Harrisburg, PA
40 repair companies serve Harrisburg from within 30 miles. 10 list an address in Harrisburg, and the rest are spread across York (5), Mechanicsburg (4), and Enola (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: G E Factory Services, around 0.8 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.6, 2.3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Harrisburg: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (2.3 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Camp Hill, 4.5 stars from 138 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Harrisburg Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harrisburg, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Harrisburg technician which parts to bring.