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 Oreland, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Oreland
Within 30 miles of Oreland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Oreland itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (13), Horsham (3), and Hatboro (3). The closest is Hillcrest Appliance Repair Fixers, about 0.3 miles away. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.5, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
At the top of the Oreland list: Gerhard's Appliances (5.2 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (1.8 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (7.5 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliance Showroom and Outlet Center (9.5 miles away, based in King of Prussia, 4.8 stars from 323 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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 Oreland
Most dryer calls in Oreland 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 Oreland Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oreland, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Oreland and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Oreland technician which parts to bring.