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 Harrison listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Harrison, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Harrison. 1 of them are based in Harrison itself, and other nearby bases include Yonkers (9), Stamford (8), and White Plains (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Corvexa Appliance Repair Rye Brook, about 2.4 miles away. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harrison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.4, 2.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Harrison: Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (3.2 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (9.0 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 3rd Person Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Stamford, 5.0 stars from 386 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.2 stars from 446 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Harrison Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Harrison 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 Harrison
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harrison, NY
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.