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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Swoyersville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Swoyersville
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Swoyersville. Other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Kingston (2). The closest is Tabbit's Appliance Service, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Swoyersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.5, 2.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
Closest matches for Swoyersville: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Moosic, 4.7 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
What Swoyersville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Swoyersville 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 Swoyersville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Swoyersville technician which parts to bring.