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 Elwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Elwood, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elwood. Other nearby bases include Hauppauge (6), Huntington (5), and Melville (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Elwood. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
At the top of the Elwood list: Eddies Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (10.2 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Willie's Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Elwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Elwood 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
Questions to Ask a Elwood Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Elwood technician which parts to bring.