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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Miller Place, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Miller Place
40 repair companies serve Miller Place from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Miller Place, and other nearby bases include Holbrook (4), Stony Brook (3), and Holtsville (3). 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sound Beach Appliance Repair Master, around 0.4 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Miller Place. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.3, 3.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Miller Place: JIC Appliance Care LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (5.1 miles away, based in Ridge, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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 Miller Place
Most dryer calls in Miller Place 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Miller Place
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Miller Place, NY
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Miller Place
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Miller Place
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Miller Place technician which parts to bring.