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 Wappingers Falls listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wappingers Falls
40 repair companies serve Wappingers Falls from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Wappingers Falls itself, and other nearby bases include New Windsor (6), Middletown (4), and Mahopac (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Fit-tek Fitness Equipment Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 13 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 4.3, 7.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
First up for Wappingers Falls: General George Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Vails Gate, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sohns Appliance Center (14.2 miles away, based in Walden, 4.7 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Poughkeepsie, 4.5 stars from 152 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Wappingers Falls
Most dryer calls in Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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: Wappingers Falls, NY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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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.