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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Uniondale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Uniondale
40 repair companies serve Uniondale from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Uniondale, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Garden City (5), and Freeport (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Uniondale Appliance Repair Team, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Uniondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Uniondale: Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (4.2 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (6.5 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Uniondale
Most dryer calls in Uniondale 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.
Questions to Ask a Uniondale Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Uniondale, 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.