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. The Weigelstown listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Weigelstown
40 repair companies serve Weigelstown from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Harrisburg (7), York (5), and Hanover (4). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: John's Appliance, around 3.6 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 4.2, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
Closest matches for Weigelstown: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (18.3 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Apex DCA (5.7 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Weigelstown
Most dryer calls in Weigelstown 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.
Before You Book in Weigelstown
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Weigelstown, PA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Weigelstown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Weigelstown technician which parts to bring.