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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of St. Marys, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Marys
18 repair companies serve St. Marys from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include DuBois (2), Bradford (2), and Warren (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Atlas Appliance Repair, LLC, around 10.5 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Marys is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.5, 25.3, 26.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
At the top of the St. Marys list: Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in DuBois, 4.3 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (55.5 miles away, based in Jamestown, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mishler Appliance Services (34.9 miles away, based in Brookville, 4.5 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for St. Marys, PA
Most dryer calls in St. Marys 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)
Questions to Ask a St. Marys Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Marys, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a St. Marys technician which parts to bring.