When a dryer quits in Rome, 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 Rome, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Rome, NY
Our data shows 39 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rome. 1 list an address in Rome, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Utica (4), and Liverpool (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Rome Appliance Repair Solutions, about 1.6 miles away. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rome is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 39 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 12.1, 12.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Rome list: Sears Appliance Repair (31.6 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.5 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); County Wide Appliance Service (35.4 miles away, based in Syracuse, 3.7 stars from 205 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Rome Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Rome, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Rome
Most dryer calls in Rome 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Rome
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rome, NY
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Before you call a Rome 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.