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. The McKeesport listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near McKeesport
Within 30 miles of McKeesport there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in McKeesport, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (17), Irwin (2), and Monroeville (2). 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Liberty Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from McKeesport. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for McKeesport: Don's Appliances (11.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (15.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (7.8 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (9.3 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Around McKeesport
Most dryer calls in McKeesport 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 McKeesport
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: McKeesport, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near McKeesport
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a McKeesport technician which parts to bring.