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 Hatboro and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hatboro, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hatboro. 3 of them are based in Hatboro itself, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (10), Horsham (3), and Warminster (3). The closest is Quality First Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hatboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Hatboro: Gerhard's Appliances (6.4 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (3.0 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); W88 Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Feasterville-Trevose, 4.9 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (5.4 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Hatboro, PA
Most dryer calls in Hatboro 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hatboro
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hatboro, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.