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 Penn Wynne, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Penn Wynne
Within 30 miles of Penn Wynne there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (21), Havertown (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Momentum Appliance Repair Care, about 0.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Penn Wynne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
First up for Penn Wynne: Gerhard's Appliance Showroom and Outlet Center (7.7 miles away, based in King of Prussia, 4.8 stars from 323 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Penn Wynne
Most dryer calls in Penn Wynne 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 Penn Wynne
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Penn Wynne, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Penn Wynne
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Penn Wynne technician which parts to bring.