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. The Lansdowne listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lansdowne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lansdowne. 1 list an address in Lansdowne, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (15), Upper Darby Township (3), and Havertown (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Signature Appliance Repair Co., about 0.6 miles away. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lansdowne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
The leading options for Lansdowne are Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
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 Lansdowne, PA
Most dryer calls in Lansdowne 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)
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Questions to Ask a Lansdowne Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lansdowne, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lansdowne technician which parts to bring.