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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Palmerton and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Palmerton, PA
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Palmerton. Other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Stroudsburg (4), and Bethlehem (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.0 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 13.5, 13.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
At the top of the Palmerton list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (17.1 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
What Palmerton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Palmerton 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 Palmerton Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmerton, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Palmerton technician which parts to bring.