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. The Buffalo listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Buffalo
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Buffalo. 8 list an address in Buffalo, and the rest are spread across Williamsville (3), Niagara Falls (3), and Depew (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Buffalo, around 1.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.1, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Buffalo list: Orville's Home Appliances (5.6 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.4 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Williamsville, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orville's Home Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Depew, 4.3 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Buffalo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Buffalo 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 Buffalo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Buffalo, NY
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Buffalo technician which parts to bring.