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 Queens and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Queens
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Queens. The rest are spread across Flushing (9), Great Neck (4), and Bayside (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Universal Appliance Repair Flushing, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 22 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 29 |
At the top of the Queens list: Global Solutions Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Flushing, 4.8 stars from 259 reviews); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (4.5 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-Zero, Wolf and Viking repair Queens (3.9 miles away, based in Rego Park, 4.6 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Universal Appliance Repair Flushing (0.9 miles away, based in Flushing, 5.0 stars from 1 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
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?
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.
Around Queens
Gas dryers in Queens are typically served by National Grid (most of Queens); Con Edison (parts of Queens). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Gas Service and Billing - NYC311
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Queens go through NYC Department of Buildings (gas and plumbing permits filed through DOB NOW or at the Queens borough office). Permit office
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 Queens
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Queens, NY
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Queens
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Queens technician which parts to bring.