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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lock Haven, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lock Haven, PA
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lock Haven. 1 list an address in Lock Haven, and the rest are spread across Mifflinburg (2), State College (2), and Sunbury (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Lock Haven is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lock Haven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.2, 5.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Lock Haven: Sensenig Gas Appliance (39.1 miles away, based in Selinsgrove, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Williamsport, 4.3 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in State College, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Lock Haven Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lock Haven, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.