When a dryer quits in Great Neck Plaza, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Great Neck Plaza
Within 30 miles of Great Neck Plaza there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Flushing (7), Great Neck (4), and Bayside (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 17 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Grandview Appliance Repair Response, about 0.0 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.6, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
At the top of the Great Neck Plaza list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dynamic Appliance Repair Inc (5.2 miles away, based in Hollis, 4.3 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (4.2 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
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Great Neck Plaza
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Great Neck Plaza Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Great Neck Plaza 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 Great Neck Plaza Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Neck Plaza, NY
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Dryer Repair Near Great Neck Plaza
Before you call a Great Neck Plaza 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.