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 Westbury listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Westbury, NY
Within 30 miles of Westbury there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Westbury, and other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Garden City (5), and Hicksville (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Solid Appliance Repair Crew, about 0.8 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
First up for Westbury: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (6.9 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (6.5 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (7.1 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Westbury
Most dryer calls in Westbury 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Westbury
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Westbury, NY
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Westbury do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Westbury
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Westbury
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.