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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of New Brighton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Brighton
40 repair companies serve New Brighton from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in New Brighton, and other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (8), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Nova New Brighton Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 59 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
Closest matches for New Brighton: Hillmon Appliance Distributors (10.9 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (22.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (20.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 New Brighton, PA
Most dryer calls in New Brighton 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 New Brighton
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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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.