Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Albany, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Albany
Within 30 miles of Albany there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Albany, and the rest are spread across Schenectady (13), Latham (3), and Clifton Park (3). Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Norviqa Appliance Repair Albany, around 1.2 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
First up for Albany: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (20.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Appliance Technician Services Inc (9.6 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Albany Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Albany 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.
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
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 Albany
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Albany technician which parts to bring.