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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Roaring Spring and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roaring Spring
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Roaring Spring. The rest are spread across Altoona (4), Johnstown (3), and Hagerstown (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. S & S servicing is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Roaring Spring. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Roaring Spring is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 9.3, 9.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
Closest matches for Roaring Spring: Martin Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.2 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Johnstown, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.9 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
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
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
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?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Roaring Spring
Most dryer calls in Roaring Spring 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Roaring Spring
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Roaring Spring, PA
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Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Roaring Spring technician which parts to bring.