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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Maple Glen and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Maple Glen
40 repair companies serve Maple Glen from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lansdale (4), Philadelphia (4), and Horsham (3). 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Superior Appliance Repair, around 2.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.5, 2.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Maple Glen list: Gerhard's Appliances (2.5 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (3.8 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First call appliance repair (7.1 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- 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.
What Maple Glen Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Maple Glen 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 Maple Glen
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Maple Glen, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Maple Glen technician which parts to bring.