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 Hershey and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hershey
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hershey. Other nearby bases include Harrisburg (10), Mechanicsburg (4), and Lancaster (4). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.4, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Hershey: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (13.6 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for Hershey
Most dryer calls in Hershey 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 Hershey
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hershey, PA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Hershey
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hershey
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.