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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Mount Joy, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mount Joy
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mount Joy. 1 list an address in Mount Joy, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (9), Lancaster (5), and York (5). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Schober Repair Services, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 4.6, 5.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
The leading options for Mount Joy are Martin Appliance (22.0 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LGA Appliance & Fireplace (20.7 miles away, based in Gordonville, 4.9 stars from 590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Elizabethtown, 4.2 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Mount Joy
Most dryer calls in Mount Joy 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.
Questions to Ask a Mount Joy Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Joy, PA
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Other Dryer Repair in Mount Joy
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mount Joy
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mount Joy technician which parts to bring.