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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Rochester and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rochester, NY
27 repair companies serve Rochester from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Rochester itself, and the rest are spread across Fairport (2), Bloomfield (2), and Clifton Springs (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Duffys AIS is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Rochester. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 27 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rochester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
The leading options for Rochester are Pro-Tech Appliance (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Register Appliance Service (7.7 miles away, based in East Rochester, 4.9 stars from 2,866 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tec (1.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,478 reviews); Rochester Appliance (5.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,434 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Rochester
Most dryer calls in Rochester 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
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Questions to Ask a Rochester Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rochester, NY
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.