The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Monessen listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Monessen
40 repair companies serve Monessen from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Monessen, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (11), McKeesport (2), and Irwin (2). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Center LLC, about 0.4 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 34 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 3.7, 5.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Monessen list: Don's Appliances (16.3 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (20.6 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (15.5 miles away, based in North Huntingdon, 4.8 stars from 1,089 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Factory Outlet (16.8 miles away, based in Canonsburg, 4.9 stars from 806 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Monessen, PA
Most dryer calls in Monessen 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Monessen
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Monessen, 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 Monessen technician which parts to bring.