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 Carmel Hamlet listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Carmel Hamlet
40 repair companies serve Carmel Hamlet from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Carmel Hamlet itself, and other nearby bases include New Windsor (6), Danbury (5), and Mahopac (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Mr Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Carmel Hamlet. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carmel Hamlet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.5, 4.1 |
The leading options for Carmel Hamlet are Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (21.5 miles away, based in Stamford, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Danbury, 4.6 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Mahopac, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Vails Gate, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Carmel Hamlet
Most dryer calls in Carmel Hamlet 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 Carmel Hamlet
- 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: Carmel Hamlet, 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 Carmel Hamlet technician which parts to bring.