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 Tonawanda, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tonawanda
29 repair companies serve Tonawanda from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Tonawanda, and other nearby bases include Buffalo (8), Niagara Falls (3), and Williamsville (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Dillon's Washer Service is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Tonawanda. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.5, 3.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
Closest matches for Tonawanda: Orville's Home Appliances (4.0 miles away, based in Eggertsville, 4.7 stars from 2,722 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Amherst, 4.4 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DC Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Wilson, 4.7 stars from 421 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Williamsville, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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 Tonawanda Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tonawanda, NY
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tonawanda
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Tonawanda technician which parts to bring.