A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Brooklyn and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Brooklyn, NY
Within 30 miles of Brooklyn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 40 of them are based in Brooklyn itself. The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Brooklyn. 17 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brooklyn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
First up for Brooklyn: Express Repair New York (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vita Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DAVIDTON (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prospect Park Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Brooklyn
Gas dryers in Brooklyn are typically served by National Grid. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Gas Service and Billing - NYC311
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Brooklyn go through NYC Department of Buildings. Permit office
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.
Before You Book in Brooklyn
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brooklyn, NY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Brooklyn do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Brooklyn
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.