Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin Square, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Franklin Square, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Square. 2 list an address in Franklin Square, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (8), Hempstead (7), and Garden City (5). Meadow Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Franklin Square. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
Closest matches for Franklin Square: Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (1.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (3.0 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Franklin Square
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Square Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Franklin Square, NY
Most dryer calls in Franklin Square 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
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Franklin Square
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Square, NY
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Franklin Square?
Is there anything I can try first?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Franklin Square technician a trip for parts.