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 Philadelphia and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Philadelphia, PA
Within 30 miles of Philadelphia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 34 list an address in Philadelphia, and the rest are spread across Camden (2), Bala Cynwyd (1), and Elkins Park (1). Distances run up to about 6 miles. First Rate Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Philadelphia. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Philadelphia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Philadelphia: Gerhard's Appliances (6.8 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Outlet (6.7 miles away, based in Cinnaminson, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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.
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?
- 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.
Around Philadelphia
Gas dryers in Philadelphia are typically served by Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Philadelphia Gas Commission - City of Philadelphia
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Philadelphia go through Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). Permit office
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 Philadelphia
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Philadelphia, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia technician which parts to bring.