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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Cedarhurst and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cedarhurst, NY
40 repair companies serve Cedarhurst from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Cedarhurst, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (8), Oceanside (3), and Rockville Centre (3). Nearest on the list: Town Appliance, around 0.4 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 1.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Cedarhurst are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (2.8 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (7.0 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Cedarhurst
Most dryer calls in Cedarhurst 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
Before You Book in Cedarhurst
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cedarhurst, NY
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cedarhurst
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Cedarhurst technician which parts to bring.