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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Souderton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Souderton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Souderton. The rest are spread across Lansdale (4), Doylestown (3), and Warminster (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bergey's Appliance & Lighting Showroom, around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 4.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
Closest matches for Souderton: Gerhard's Appliances (10.3 miles away, based in Ambler, 4.9 stars from 1,042 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (12.1 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First call appliance repair (5.6 miles away, based in Lansdale, 4.9 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of King of Prussia (12.2 miles away, based in Norristown, 4.7 stars from 1,001 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 Safety Around the Dryer
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Souderton
Most dryer calls in Souderton 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Souderton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Souderton, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Souderton technician which parts to bring.