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 Montgomeryville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Montgomeryville
Within 30 miles of Montgomeryville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lansdale (4), Doylestown (3), and Warminster (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Montgomeryville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.9, 2.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Montgomeryville: Gerhard's Appliances (4.8 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (6.3 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First call appliance repair (2.9 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (11.1 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Montgomeryville
Most dryer calls in Montgomeryville 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 Montgomeryville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomeryville, PA
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Montgomeryville technician which parts to bring.