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 Quakertown and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Quakertown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Quakertown. 2 of them are based in Quakertown itself, and other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Lansdale (4), and Bethlehem (3). Commercial Kitchen Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Quakertown. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Quakertown. 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) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 10.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
Closest matches for Quakertown: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (18.9 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (14.7 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (19.1 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Quakertown, PA
Most dryer calls in Quakertown 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 Quakertown
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Quakertown, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Quakertown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Quakertown technician which parts to bring.