When a dryer quits in Huntington Station, 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 Huntington Station and the Suffolk County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Huntington Station, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Huntington Station. 1 list an address in Huntington Station, and the rest are spread across Huntington (5), Farmingdale (5), and Melville (4). 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Bridge Huntington Station Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Huntington Station. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Huntington Station list: Eddies Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (9.9 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.6 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Huntington Station
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Before replacing a dryer in Huntington Station, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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 Huntington Station
Most dryer calls in Huntington Station 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.
Questions to Ask a Huntington Station Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Huntington Station, NY
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Huntington Station faster and cheaper.