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. The West Chester listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving West Chester, PA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of West Chester. 2 list an address in West Chester, and other nearby bases include Wilmington (7), Media (4), and Chadds Ford (2). 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.5, 5.9 |
The leading options for West Chester are Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (6.2 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gerhard's Appliance Showroom and Outlet Center (15.7 miles away, based in King of Prussia, 4.8 stars from 323 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Thorndale, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for West Chester
Most dryer calls in West Chester 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 West Chester
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Chester, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in West Chester
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Chester
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Chester technician which parts to bring.