A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The East Rochester listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East Rochester, NY
26 repair companies serve East Rochester from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in East Rochester, and the rest are spread across Rochester (15), Fairport (2), and Bloomfield (2). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Register Appliance Service, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Rochester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.6, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
At the top of the East Rochester list: Pro-Tech Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Register Appliance Service (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (5.9 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 154 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What East Rochester Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Rochester 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.
Questions to Ask a East Rochester Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Rochester, 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 East Rochester technician which parts to bring.