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. The Rome listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rome
Our data shows 39 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rome. 1 of them are based in Rome itself, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Utica (4), and Liverpool (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rome Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Rome. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses. Rome is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 39 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 12.1, 12.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Rome: Sears Appliance Repair (31.6 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.0 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.5 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Rome
Most dryer calls in Rome 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 Rome
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rome, NY
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rome technician which parts to bring.