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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Ridge, NY
Within 30 miles of Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Ridge, and the rest are spread across Riverhead (5), Holtsville (3), and Mastic (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. LJ Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Ridge. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 26 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Ridge: JIC Appliance Care LLC (13.8 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eddies Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around Ridge
Most dryer calls in Ridge 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ridge
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ridge technician which parts to bring.