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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Holbrook and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Holbrook, NY
40 repair companies serve Holbrook from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Holbrook itself, and other nearby bases include Bohemia (5), Holtsville (3), and Hauppauge (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Davis Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Holbrook. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Holbrook are JIC Appliance Care LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Holbrook
Most dryer calls in Holbrook 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 Holbrook
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Holbrook, NY
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Holbrook do these technicians cover?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Holbrook
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Holbrook
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.