A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Glen Head
40 repair companies serve Glen Head from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Glen Head itself, and the rest are spread across Garden City (5), Westbury (4), and Great Neck (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Repair By Dorian LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Head. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Glen Head list: RD Appliance Service, Corp. (8.7 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (9.7 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Glen Head Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Glen Head
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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.
What Glen Head Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Glen Head 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
Questions to Ask a Glen Head Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Glen Head, NY
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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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 Glen Head technician a trip for parts.