The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Amsterdam, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Amsterdam, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amsterdam. 3 of them are based in Amsterdam itself, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (13), Clifton Park (3), and Albany (3). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Turbo Appliance Works, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amsterdam. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for Amsterdam: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (19.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); DADs Appliance Repair and More (2.9 miles away, based in Hagaman, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North Country Appliance Repair, LLC (11.8 miles away, based in Gloversville, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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 Amsterdam Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Amsterdam 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
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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Amsterdam
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Amsterdam, NY
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.