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 Saranac Lake, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Saranac Lake
Within 60 miles of Saranac Lake there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Plattsburgh (3), Essex Junction (3), and Tupper Lake (1). Distances run up to about 56 miles. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Adk Appliance Repair, around 18.2 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Saranac Lake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.2, 39.4, 40.4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
Closest matches for Saranac Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (41.0 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.6 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance (52.0 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (40.4 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Dryer Notes for Saranac Lake, NY
Most dryer calls in Saranac Lake 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 Saranac Lake
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- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Saranac Lake, 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.