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 Kingston and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Kingston
31 repair companies serve Kingston from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Kingston itself, and other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
First up for Kingston: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 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
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Kingston
Most dryer calls in Kingston 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.
Before You Book in Kingston
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Kingston, PA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kingston technician which parts to bring.