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 Ridley Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ridley Park
Within 30 miles of Ridley Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Ridley Park, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (10), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Valley View Appliance Repair Mechanics, about 0.2 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridley Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.9, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Ridley Park: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); All Brands Appliance Service (7.8 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Around Ridley Park
Most dryer calls in Ridley Park 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 Ridley Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridley Park, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ridley Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ridley Park technician which parts to bring.