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 Woodlyn and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Woodlyn, PA
40 repair companies serve Woodlyn from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (9), Media (4), and Glenolden (3). Nearest on the list: Nbili Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodlyn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Woodlyn are Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (11.7 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); All Brands Appliance Service (8.0 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Woodlyn Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Woodlyn 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 Woodlyn Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodlyn, PA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.