A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Punxsutawney listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Punxsutawney
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Punxsutawney. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and DuBois (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Mishler Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 15.8 miles from Punxsutawney. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Punxsutawney is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 51 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.8, 16.5, 17.9 |
Closest matches for Punxsutawney: Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (54.0 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mishler Appliance Services (15.8 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Martin Appliance (42.3 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
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 Punxsutawney
Most dryer calls in Punxsutawney 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Punxsutawney
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Punxsutawney, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Punxsutawney technician which parts to bring.