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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Wyandanch, NY

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Wyandanch who work on both.

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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 Wyandanch listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wyandanch, NY

Within 30 miles of Wyandanch there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Wyandanch itself, and the rest are spread across Farmingdale (7), Melville (4), and West Babylon (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is RTV Appliance Service, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.

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SQServicers
654D Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
3.1 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★★ 5.0 (163 reviews)
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Luxury Appliance Care
141 Central Ave A, Farmingdale, NY 11735
1.7 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★½ 4.7 (119 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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RD Appliance Service, Corp.
182 Fairchild Ave, Plainview, NY 11803
5.8 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★½ 4.7 (401 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Red's Appliance
909 Conklin St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
2.7 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★½ 4.4 (435 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Appliance Repair Wyandanch
1551 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798
1.0 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 review)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Master Tech Appliance Repair
292 37th St, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
3.8 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★★ 4.8 (45 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
800 Sunrise Mall, Massapequa, NY 11758
5.2 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★ 4.1 (352 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
4000 Jericho Tpke, East Northport, NY 11731
7.2 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★½ 4.6 (110 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Dr Appliance Repair Pro - West Babylon
720 Sunrise Hwy Suite 1, West Babylon, NY 11704
3.0 mi from Wyandanch
★★★★ 3.9 (7 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Appliance Repair Copiague
1642 Great Neck Rd, Copiague, NY 11726
4.8 mi from Wyandanch
★★½ 2.3 (3 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wyandanch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

Dryer repair near Wyandanch at a glance
Companies within 30 miles60
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews15
List dryer or washer & dryer work15
Mention gas appliance work0
Listing Saturday hours47
Distance to the three closest (mi)0.6, 1.0, 1.0

First up for Wyandanch: SQServicers (3.1 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Luxury Appliance Care (1.7 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (5.8 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Red's Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.4 stars from 435 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.

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

Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
Gas supply and shutoffA gas dryer needs an open shutoff valve and a sound flexible connector. Technicians check the supply before the burner assembly, and leave connector replacement or line work to whoever your state allows to do gas work.

What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer

Power supplyElectric dryers run on a 240-volt circuit. A tripped breaker on one leg can leave the drum spinning with no heat, which is why a technician checks the outlet before ordering parts.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

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

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

More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.

What Heat-Source Repairs Cost

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

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.

What Wyandanch Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Wyandanch 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 Wyandanch

  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wyandanch, NY

Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.

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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wyandanch

Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wyandanch technician which parts to bring.

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