A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Oxford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oxford
40 repair companies serve Oxford from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), New Castle (5), and Newark (4). Abbott Appliance is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Oxford. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 13.8, 14.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Oxford: Martin Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Appliance Service (23.5 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (22.9 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LGA Appliance & Fireplace (18.0 miles away, based in Gordonville, 4.9 stars from 590 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Oxford, PA
Most dryer calls in Oxford 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)
Questions to Ask a Oxford Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oxford, PA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.