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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Irvington, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Irvington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Irvington. Other nearby bases include Yonkers (10), White Plains (3), and Tappan (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair, around 2.3 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for Irvington: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (4.8 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (5.1 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (9.2 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Irvington
Most dryer calls in Irvington 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
Before You Book in Irvington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Irvington, NY
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is 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.