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 Wilson and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wilson, PA
Within 30 miles of Wilson there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Stroudsburg (4), and Bethlehem (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.1, 2.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Wilson: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (19.8 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Quakertown, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Wilson
Most dryer calls in Wilson 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 Wilson Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilson, PA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wilson technician which parts to bring.