Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Sharon Hill and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Sharon Hill
Within 30 miles of Sharon Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Sharon Hill, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (17), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). BNK Plumbing And HVAC Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Sharon Hill. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Sharon Hill: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (6.2 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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:
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sharon Hill
Most dryer calls in Sharon Hill 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.
Questions to Ask a Sharon Hill Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Sharon Hill, PA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.