The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fort Drum and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fort Drum
Within 60 miles of Fort Drum there are 9 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Watertown (3), Pulaski (1), and Ogdensburg (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Co, around 7.6 miles out. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Fort Drum is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Drum. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 7.6, 9.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
First up for Fort Drum: Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Ogdensburg, 4.7 stars from 27 reviews); Watertown Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.4 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Co (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 3.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Fort Drum
Most dryer calls in Fort Drum 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 Fort Drum
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Drum, 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 Fort Drum technician which parts to bring.