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. The Syracuse listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Syracuse, NY
Within 30 miles of Syracuse there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Syracuse, and other nearby bases include Liverpool (4), Clay (2), and Auburn (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Pravelix Appliance Repair Syracuse is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Syracuse. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Syracuse. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Syracuse list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Clay, 4.4 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Syracuse
Most dryer calls in Syracuse 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
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Syracuse
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Syracuse, NY
Which areas near Syracuse do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.