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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in North Gates, NY

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving North Gates who work on both.

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A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The North Gates listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving North Gates, NY

Within 30 miles of North Gates there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Rochester (15), Fairport (2), and Bloomfield (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.

Appliance Repair
Pro-Tech Appliance
120 Villa Nova Rd, Rochester, NY 14617
6.0 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
Gas appliances
Washer & Dryer Repair
Register Appliance Service
300 Main St Ste 2/3, East Rochester, NY 14445
12.0 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,866 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Appliance Tec
250 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607
6.2 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 4.8 (1,478 reviews)
DryersWashers
Washer & Dryer Repair
Rochester Appliance
900 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
7.4 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 4.9 (1,434 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
7.2 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 4.8 (89 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
350 Mile Crossing Blvd, Rochester, NY 14624
1.7 mi from North Gates
★★★★½ 4.6 (59 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
317 Greece Ridge Center Dr, Rochester, NY 14626
2.3 mi from North Gates
★★★★½ 4.6 (182 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
1601 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14625
10.9 mi from North Gates
★★★★½ 4.5 (154 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
Irondequoit Appliance Repair
651 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617
7.7 mi from North Gates
★★★★★ 5.0 (41 reviews)
Dryers
Appliance Repair
Ben's Appliance Inc.
634 E Main St, Batavia, NY 14020
26.0 mi from North Gates
★★★★½ 4.6 (185 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

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Dryer repair near North Gates at a glance
Listing Saturday hours19
Mention gas appliance work1
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)14
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)25
Distance to the three closest (mi)1.7, 2.3, 2.5
Show laundry appliance work13

At the top of the North Gates list: Pro-Tech Appliance (6.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Register Appliance Service (12.0 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (6.2 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Rochester Appliance (7.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.9 stars from 1,434 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats

What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.
How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

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

Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.
Igniter, valve coils and flame sensorGas dryers light the burner with a glowing igniter, open the gas valve with a set of coils and confirm the flame with a sensor. When the igniter glows but the burner never lights, the valve coils are a frequent culprit.

No Heat on an Electric Dryer

Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.
Moisture sensor and controlsSensor-dry cycles stop when two metal strips inside the drum read dry clothes. Fabric-softener film on those strips can end cycles early or let them run long, and a technician checks them before blaming the control board.

Gas Safety Around the Dryer

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

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

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:

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.

What North Gates Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in North Gates 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 North Gates

  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Gates, NY

How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.

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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a North Gates technician which parts to bring.

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