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. The Freeport listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Freeport
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Freeport. 6 list an address in Freeport, and the rest are spread across Hempstead (7), Rockville Centre (3), and Oceanside (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Action Repair Service, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Freeport: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (4.7 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (6.3 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Merrick (1.9 miles away, based in Merrick, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Freeport Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Freeport 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Freeport
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Freeport, NY
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Other Dryer Repair in Freeport
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Freeport
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.