A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The West Glens Falls listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving West Glens Falls, NY
Within 60 miles of West Glens Falls there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Schenectady (11), Queensbury (3), and Clifton Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 39 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. In Home Services And Sales is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from West Glens Falls. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. West Glens Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.8, 4.4 |
The leading options for West Glens Falls are The Gas Doctors (41.4 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (23.7 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Queensbury, lists Saturday hours); Rutland Appliances (42.3 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.8 stars from 566 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for West Glens Falls, NY
Most dryer calls in West Glens 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
Before You Book in West Glens Falls
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Glens Falls, NY
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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.