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 Saratoga Springs listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Saratoga Springs
40 repair companies serve Saratoga Springs from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Saratoga Springs, and the rest are spread across Schenectady (13), Clifton Park (3), and Queensbury (3). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Wervaniq Appliance Repair Springs, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 4.3, 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
First up for Saratoga Springs: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (6.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); DADs Appliance Repair and More (20.1 miles away, based in Hagaman, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Greenwich, 4.4 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Saratoga Springs Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Saratoga Springs 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
Questions to Ask a Saratoga Springs Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Saratoga Springs, 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.