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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Washingtonville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Washingtonville
40 repair companies serve Washingtonville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Middletown (7), New Windsor (6), and Spring Valley (4). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: GM Appliance Repair, around 5.2 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 5.6, 5.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
At the top of the Washingtonville list: General George Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Vails Gate, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Middletown, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sohns Appliance Center (9.2 miles away, based in Walden, 4.7 stars from 301 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Washingtonville
Most dryer calls in Washingtonville 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 Washingtonville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Washingtonville, NY
Which areas near Washingtonville do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.