When a dryer quits in Amityville, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Amityville and the Suffolk County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Amityville
Within 30 miles of Amityville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Amityville, and the rest are spread across Farmingdale (7), Lindenhurst (3), and West Babylon (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Skif Tech Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Amityville list: SQServicers (2.8 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Red's Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (5.7 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Amityville
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Amityville
Most dryer calls in Amityville 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
Gas work licensing is set locally; in New York City, for example, the Department of Buildings requires gas work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or by Gas Work Qualification holders under a master plumber's supervision. Source: NYC Department of Buildings: Local Law 150 of 2016 Gas Work Qualification Requirement
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Amityville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Amityville, NY
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Amityville
Dryer Repair Near Amityville
Before you call a Amityville technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.