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 Johnstown and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Johnstown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Johnstown. 3 list an address in Johnstown, and the rest are spread across Altoona (4), Duncansville (2), and Greensburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. R & R Appliance Parts and Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Johnstown. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses. Johnstown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 3.6, 5.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
At the top of the Johnstown list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (44.8 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (34.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (40.6 miles away, based in North Huntingdon, 4.8 stars from 1,089 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Johnstown
Most dryer calls in Johnstown 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 Johnstown Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Johnstown, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Johnstown and nearby towns?
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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.