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 Lower Burrell listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lower Burrell
40 repair companies serve Lower Burrell from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (11), Verona (2), and Monroeville (2). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Tarentum Emergency Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lower Burrell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 2.9, 5.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
Closest matches for Lower Burrell: Ross Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (13.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (16.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Lower Burrell
Most dryer calls in Lower Burrell 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)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Questions to Ask a Lower Burrell Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lower Burrell, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Lower Burrell
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lower Burrell
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lower Burrell technician which parts to bring.