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 East Meadow, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East Meadow, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Meadow. 3 list an address in East Meadow, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Freeport (5), and Garden City (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Strong Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from East Meadow. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Meadow. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the East Meadow list: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.9 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (7.3 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 East Meadow
Most dryer calls in East Meadow 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 East Meadow
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Meadow, NY
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Meadow
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Meadow technician which parts to bring.