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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Stony Brook University, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Stony Brook University, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Stony Brook University. The rest are spread across Hauppauge (4), Bohemia (4), and Stony Brook (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Evercrest Appliance & Repairs Help is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Stony Brook University. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 |
Closest matches for Stony Brook University: Eddies Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JIC Appliance Care LLC (9.2 miles away, based in Holbrook, 5.0 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Bohemia, 4.5 stars from 269 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
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 Stony Brook University Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Stony Brook University 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
Before You Book in Stony Brook University
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stony Brook University, NY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Stony Brook University technician which parts to bring.