A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lindenhurst and the Suffolk County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lindenhurst, NY
40 repair companies serve Lindenhurst from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Lindenhurst itself, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (7), West Babylon (3), and West Islip (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Master Tech Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Lindenhurst. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for Lindenhurst are SQServicers (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Red's Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (5.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lindenhurst
Most dryer calls in Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lindenhurst, NY
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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 Lindenhurst technician a trip for parts.