When a dryer quits in Long Beach, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Long Beach, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Long Beach
40 repair companies serve Long Beach from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Valley Stream (8), Freeport (6), and Oceanside (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Bright Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.0, 3.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Long Beach are PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (6.6 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (5.4 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Appliance Repair Pro LLC (5.4 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rochdale Village Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Jamaica, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Long Beach
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Long Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Long Beach 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
Before You Book in Long Beach
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Beach, NY
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Before you call a Long Beach 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.