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 Lewistown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lewistown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lewistown. 1 of them are based in Lewistown itself, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (6), Mechanicsburg (4), and Altoona (4). The farthest listed company is about 45 miles out. The closest is Michael's Sales and Service, about 0.1 miles away. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses. Lewistown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.3, 8.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Lewistown list: Sensenig Gas Appliance (35.1 miles away, based in Selinsgrove, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in State College, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (43.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Burnham, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Lewistown
Most dryer calls in Lewistown 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)
Before You Book in Lewistown
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lewistown, PA
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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.