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 Elmsford listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Elmsford
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elmsford. Other nearby bases include Yonkers (10), White Plains (3), and Mt Vernon (3). The closest is Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair, about 1.5 miles away. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmsford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.2, 2.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Elmsford: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (11.3 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (2.2 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (7.1 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (12.2 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Elmsford
Most dryer calls in Elmsford 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.
Before You Book in Elmsford
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elmsford, NY
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Elmsford do these technicians cover?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Elmsford
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Elmsford technician which parts to bring.