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 Montgomery listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montgomery
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Montgomery. 1 of them are based in Montgomery itself, and other nearby bases include Mifflinburg (2), Sunbury (2), and Williamsport (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Tri-County Appliance Service, around 2.8 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 7.1, 9.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Montgomery list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Williamsport, 4.3 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Shamokin Dam, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peachey Appliance Repair LLC (17.9 miles away, based in Mifflinburg, 4.3 stars from 21 reviews); Spotts Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Hughesville, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Montgomery Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Montgomery 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Montgomery
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, PA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which areas near Montgomery do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montgomery
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.