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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Phoenixville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Phoenixville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Phoenixville. 2 list an address in Phoenixville, and the rest are spread across Pottstown (5), Lansdale (4), and King of Prussia (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: Moss Property Maintenance, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Phoenixville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.9, 3.2 |
Closest matches for Phoenixville: Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (7.0 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (8.7 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); Gerhard's Appliance Showroom and Outlet Center (9.6 miles away, based in King of Prussia, 4.8 stars from 323 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliance (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 426 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Phoenixville
Most dryer calls in Phoenixville 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)
Before You Book in Phoenixville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Phoenixville, PA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Phoenixville do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Phoenixville technician which parts to bring.