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 Lititz and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lititz, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lititz. Other nearby bases include Reading (7), Lancaster (5), and Columbia (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: L H Brubaker Appliances and Water Treatment, around 5.5 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lititz. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 52 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 6.2, 6.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
First up for Lititz: Martin Appliance (18.1 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LGA Appliance & Fireplace (13.0 miles away, based in Gordonville, 4.9 stars from 590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Subzero Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 12 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Lititz
Most dryer calls in Lititz 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lititz
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lititz, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Lititz 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.