When a dryer quits in Stony Brook University, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Stony Brook University list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Stony Brook University, NY
Within 30 miles of Stony Brook University there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hauppauge (4), Bohemia (4), and Stony Brook (3). Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Stony Brook University. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
The leading options for Stony Brook University are Eddies Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JIC Appliance Care LLC (9.2 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (11.5 miles away, based in Ridge, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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 Stony Brook University, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Stony Brook University
Most dryer calls in Stony Brook University 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.
Before You Book in Stony Brook University
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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: Stony Brook University, NY
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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 Stony Brook University technician a trip for parts.