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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Progress, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Progress
Within 30 miles of Progress there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Harrisburg (10), York (5), and Mechanicsburg (4). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.9, 2.1 |
First up for Progress: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (4.6 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.3 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Camp Hill, 4.5 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Progress
Most dryer calls in Progress 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 Progress Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Progress, PA
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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.