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 New Kensington listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving New Kensington, PA
40 repair companies serve New Kensington from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (14), Verona (2), and Monroeville (2). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Rayburg Appliance Services, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.2, 5.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
Closest matches for New Kensington: Ross Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (11.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (13.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&D Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around New Kensington
Most dryer calls in New Kensington 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in New Kensington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Kensington, 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 New Kensington technician which parts to bring.