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 Yeadon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Yeadon
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Yeadon. The rest are spread across Philadelphia (23), Upper Darby Township (3), and Glenolden (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Signature Appliance Repair Co., about 0.8 miles away. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Yeadon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.4 |
The leading options for Yeadon are Philly Appliances Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UpTech Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brands Appliance Service (5.1 miles away, based in Havertown, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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 Dryer 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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Yeadon, PA
Most dryer calls in Yeadon 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 Yeadon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Yeadon, PA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Yeadon
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Yeadon
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Yeadon technician which parts to bring.