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 North Merrick and the Nassau County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near North Merrick
Within 30 miles of North Merrick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Freeport (6), and Westbury (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Repair Roosevelt, about 1.5 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for North Merrick: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (7.6 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
What North Merrick Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Merrick 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 North Merrick
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: North Merrick, NY
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my dryer squealing?
How much does dryer repair cost in North Merrick?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, North Merrick
Dryer Repair Near North Merrick
Before you call a North Merrick 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.