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 Monaca and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Monaca
40 repair companies serve Monaca from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Monaca itself, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (8), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Modern Home Appliance Repair Monaca, about 0.6 miles away. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Monaca list: Hillmon Appliance Distributors (8.8 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (18.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (16.7 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Monaca, PA
Most dryer calls in Monaca 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Monaca
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Monaca, PA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Do you cover Monaca and nearby towns?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Monaca
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.