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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Centerport, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Centerport
40 repair companies serve Centerport from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Centerport, and other nearby bases include Huntington (5), Hauppauge (5), and Melville (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Glen Ridge Appliance & Repairs Services, about 0.6 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Centerport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.2, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
The leading options for Centerport are Eddies Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (8.4 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Centerport
Most dryer calls in Centerport 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Centerport
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Centerport, NY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Centerport do these technicians cover?
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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.