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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from North Merrick and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving North Merrick, NY
Within 30 miles of North Merrick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Freeport (6), and Westbury (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Roosevelt, about 1.5 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
At the top of the North Merrick list: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (7.6 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Merrick (1.7 miles away, based in Merrick, 4.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for North Merrick
Most dryer calls in North Merrick 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 North Merrick
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: North Merrick, NY
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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.