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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Pleasantville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pleasantville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pleasantville. 2 list an address in Pleasantville, and other nearby bases include Yonkers (4), White Plains (3), and New City (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is AJ'S APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, about 0.6 miles away. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasantville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 2.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Pleasantville are Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (12.4 miles away, based in Stamford, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (6.6 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (13.1 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- 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.
What Pleasantville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pleasantville, 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.