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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Bethpage, NY

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Bethpage who work on both.

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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 Bethpage, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.

Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Bethpage

40 repair companies serve Bethpage from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Bethpage, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (7), Hicksville (4), and Melville (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is South Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.

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SQServicers
654D Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6.2 mi from Bethpage
★★★★★ 5.0 (163 reviews)
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Luxury Appliance Care
141 Central Ave A, Farmingdale, NY 11735
4.1 mi from Bethpage
★★★★½ 4.7 (119 reviews)
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RD Appliance Service, Corp.
182 Fairchild Ave, Plainview, NY 11803
3.4 mi from Bethpage
★★★★½ 4.7 (401 reviews)
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Red's Appliance
909 Conklin St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
3.1 mi from Bethpage
★★★★½ 4.4 (435 reviews)
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Sears Appliance Repair
800 Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY 11758
5.2 mi from Bethpage
★★★★ 4.1 (352 reviews)
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Sears Appliance Repair
195 N Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801
2.7 mi from Bethpage
★★★★½ 4.6 (147 reviews)
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Master Tech Appliance Repair
292 37th St, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
6.5 mi from Bethpage
★★★★★ 4.8 (45 reviews)
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Appliance Repair Wyandanch
1551 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798
6.6 mi from Bethpage
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
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Capital Appliance Repair Service Inc.
139 Loring Rd, Levittown, NY 11756
3.2 mi from Bethpage
★★★★½ 4.3 (17 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Uniondale Appliance Repair Team
603 Uniondale Ave #43, Uniondale, NY 11553
6.6 mi from Bethpage
★★★½ 3.7 (6 reviews)
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Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bethpage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

Repair market snapshot: Bethpage, NY
Listing Saturday hours46
List dryer or washer & dryer work16
Companies within 30 miles60
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews14
Three nearest companies, miles away0.8, 1.9, 1.9
Mention gas appliance work0

The leading options for Bethpage are SQServicers (6.2 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Luxury Appliance Care (4.1 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (3.4 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?

What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer

Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.
Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.
Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.

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

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

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:

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 Bethpage Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Bethpage 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.

How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bethpage

  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
  • What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bethpage, NY

Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.
Is my dryer gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Which areas near Bethpage do these technicians cover?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Bethpage. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.

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