Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Great Neck and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Great Neck
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Great Neck. 4 list an address in Great Neck, and other nearby bases include Flushing (7), Bronx (4), and Bayside (3). 20 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Repair Porter - Great Neck is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Great Neck. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
At the top of the Great Neck list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (5.4 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter - Great Neck (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Universal Appliance Repair Flushing (5.8 miles away, based in Flushing, 5.0 stars from 1 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Great Neck, NY
Most dryer calls in Great Neck 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Great Neck
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Neck, NY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.