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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Richboro, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richboro
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richboro. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (4), Levittown (4), and Warminster (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Serenity Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.4, 4.2 |
The leading options for Richboro are W88 Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Feasterville-Trevose, 4.9 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (6.8 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (10.3 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliances (11.4 miles away, based in Glenside, 4.7 stars from 2,869 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Richboro
Most dryer calls in Richboro 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)
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 Richboro
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richboro, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richboro
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Richboro technician which parts to bring.