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 Jefferson Hills, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Jefferson Hills
40 repair companies serve Jefferson Hills from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (18), McKeesport (2), and Irwin (2). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Monarch Appliances DBA, around 3.0 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jefferson Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.7, 4.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Jefferson Hills: Don's Appliances (7.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (13.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (13.4 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (11.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks 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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Jefferson Hills, PA
Most dryer calls in Jefferson Hills 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.
Questions to Ask a Jefferson Hills Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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 Jefferson Hills technician which parts to bring.