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 White Plains and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving White Plains, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of White Plains. 3 of them are based in White Plains itself, and the rest are spread across Yonkers (10), Mt Vernon (3), and Stamford (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. White Plains Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from White Plains. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
Closest matches for White Plains: Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (7.4 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 446 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for White Plains, NY
Most dryer calls in White Plains 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 White Plains
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: White Plains, NY
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a White Plains technician which parts to bring.