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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Fulton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fulton
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fulton. Other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Clay (2). Sawyers Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.2 miles from Fulton. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 13.1, 14.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Fulton list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fulton, NY
Most dryer calls in Fulton 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 Fulton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fulton, 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 Fulton technician which parts to bring.