When a dryer quits in Syosset, 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 Syosset, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Syosset, NY
40 repair companies serve Syosset from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Syosset itself, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (7), Huntington (5), and Hicksville (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. The closest is Thermador Haven Repair, about 0.4 miles away. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the Syosset list: RD Appliance Service, Corp. (2.3 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (6.6 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (6.6 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Syosset
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Syosset
Most dryer calls in Syosset 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.
Questions to Ask a Syosset Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Syosset, NY
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Syosset faster and cheaper.