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 Plainview and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Plainview, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Plainview. 2 list an address in Plainview, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (7), Huntington (5), and Hicksville (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: RD Appliance Service, Corp., around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plainview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Plainview are SQServicers (7.3 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (1.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (4.0 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Plainview Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Plainview 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 Plainview
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Plainview, NY
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Plainview do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Plainview technician which parts to bring.