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. The Lebanon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lebanon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lebanon. 1 of them are based in Lebanon itself, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (10), Lancaster (5), and Reading (5). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Lebanon. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 5.3, 9.6 |
Closest matches for Lebanon: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (26.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lebanon
Most dryer calls in Lebanon 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 Lebanon Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lebanon, PA
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near Lebanon do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Lebanon
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lebanon technician which parts to bring.