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 Washington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Washington, PA
Within 30 miles of Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Washington itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (17), Coraopolis (3), and McKeesport (2). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Washington. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.1, 6.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
Closest matches for Washington: Don's Appliances (15.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (20.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Factory Outlet (6.4 miles away, based in Canonsburg, 4.9 stars from 806 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (26.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 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?
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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: $100–$200 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 Washington
Most dryer calls in Washington 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Washington
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, PA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Related Repair Pages for Washington
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Washington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Washington technician which parts to bring.