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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Glens Falls and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Glens Falls
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Glens Falls. Other nearby bases include Schenectady (11), Queensbury (3), and Clifton Park (3). Distances run up to about 40 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Glens Falls is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.3, 3.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Glens Falls: The Gas Doctors (39.3 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (24.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Queensbury, lists Saturday hours); Rutland Appliances (40.3 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.8 stars from 566 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Glens Falls
Most dryer calls in Glens Falls 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Glens Falls
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Glens Falls, NY
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Do you cover Glens Falls and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Glens Falls
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Glens Falls technician which parts to bring.