Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Williston Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williston Park
40 repair companies serve Williston Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hempstead (7), Garden City (5), and Westbury (4). Nearest on the list: SubZero&Wolf Appliance-Repair Long Island, around 1.5 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Williston Park: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (4.4 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (5.2 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
- 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Williston Park, NY
Most dryer calls in Williston Park 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 Williston Park Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Williston Park, NY
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Williston Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Williston Park technician which parts to bring.