The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The South Valley Stream 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, South Valley Stream
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Valley Stream. Other nearby bases include Valley Stream (8), Rockville Centre (3), and Oceanside (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Express Valley Stream Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Valley Stream. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for South Valley Stream are Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (3.5 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Global Solutions Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Flushing, 4.8 stars from 259 reviews); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (4.9 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Local Notes for South Valley Stream
Most dryer calls in South Valley Stream 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 South Valley Stream
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: South Valley Stream, NY
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near South Valley Stream
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.