Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Great Neck list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Great Neck
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Great Neck. 4 list an address in Great Neck, and the rest are spread across Flushing (7), Bronx (4), and Bayside (3). 20 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Repair Porter - Great Neck is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Great Neck. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Great Neck. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 27 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 1.2 |
The leading options for Great Neck are Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dynamic Appliance Repair Inc (6.2 miles away, based in Hollis, 4.3 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); New Luis Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Bronx, 4.1 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (5.4 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Great Neck Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Great Neck
Most dryer calls in Great Neck 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 Great Neck
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Neck, NY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a Great Neck 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.