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Sprocket

Dryer repair · NYC

Dryer Repair in Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan

Dryer not heating, taking forever, or stopping mid-cycle? We fix it the same day.

Typical price: $200–$320Diagnostic $100 (credited to repair)90-day warranty

Dryers · Same-day diagnostic

Common issues

Problems we fix in dryers

Pick what's wrong and book a visit — expert-briefed diagnosis first, exact part ordered same day.

  • Not heating
    Most often resolved in 1-2 hours.
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  • Won't start
    Most often resolved in 1-2 hours.
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  • Takes forever to dry
    Most often resolved in 1-2 hours.
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  • Loud or squeaking noises
    Most often resolved in 1-2 hours.
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  • Drum won't turn
    Most often resolved in 1-2 hours.
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In detail

The two calls we get most about dryers

What actually causes it, what it costs, and what the job looks like.

Dryer stops in the middle of a cycle

Typically from $280 · 1-2 hours on site

The dryer starts fine, runs for twenty minutes, then shuts off — sometimes with an error code on the display, sometimes silently. That pattern is almost always heat and airflow protection doing its job, not the machine dying.

What causes it

  • Overheating from blocked airflow

    A thermal cut-out shuts the machine down before it can start a fire. Clear the vent and the symptom goes away — that's why we check the duct before ordering any part.

  • Failed thermal fuse or thermostat

    Once a cut-out has tripped hard it often needs replacing, not just resetting. Cheap part, and it's the standard follow-up to an airflow problem.

  • Moisture sensor reading wrong

    On sensor-dry cycles a dirty or failing sensor tells the machine the load is already dry, so it stops early with damp clothes inside.

  • Condenser or water level fault (ventless machines)

    Bosch, Blomberg and other condenser dryers stop and show a code when the condensate can't drain — clogged condenser, blocked pump, or a bad level sensor.

  • Door switch or worn belt

    An intermittent door switch stops the cycle at random. A slipping belt lets the drum stall while the motor keeps running.

  • Control board

    Last on the list, not first. We rule out heat, airflow and sensors before anyone quotes you a board.

Jobs like this one

  • LG washer-dryer repair: clogged vent, melted duct gasket, and lint removed
    LG washer-dryer vent repair
  • Blomberg dryer repair: control board tested and dryer running after reassembly
    Blomberg dryer control board

Dryer takes two cycles to dry one load

Typically from $280 · 1-2 hours on site

If the drum gets hot but the clothes stay damp, the heat is fine and the air isn't leaving. Three times out of four that's the vent, not the machine — which is a cleaning job, not a repair.

What causes it

  • Clogged vent duct

    The first thing to check and the most common answer. Lint packs the duct, moist air has nowhere to go, and cycle times double.

  • Crushed or disconnected transition hose

    The flexible pipe behind the machine gets squashed when the dryer is pushed back against the wall, or falls off entirely inside the cabinet.

  • Lint trap housing packed solid

    The compartment below the removable screen collects more lint than the duct on plenty of machines, and nobody ever opens it.

  • Weak heating element

    A partly failed element still warms the drum but not enough to dry a full load in one pass. Measurable on site in minutes.

  • Overloading

    Worth saying: a drum packed past two-thirds won't tumble properly and nothing will dry it in one cycle. We'll tell you if that's all it is.

Jobs like this one

  • LG washer-dryer repair: clogged vent, melted duct gasket, and lint removed
    LG washer-dryer vent repair
  • Blomberg dryer repair: control board tested and dryer running after reassembly
    Blomberg dryer control board

How we work

Senior expert + skilled hands

The dispatch model that made us rethink appliance repair.

  1. 1
    Senior expert reviews your case
    Send a video or model number. Our senior diagnoses remotely before anyone drives out.
  2. 2
    On-site diagnosis, exact part
    Technician confirms the diagnosis on-site and orders the exact part the same day from local NYC distributors. No wrong parts, no run-around quotes, no extra trip charge for the install visit.
  3. 3
    Photo-verified completion
    Before-and-after photos sent to you before payment. 90-day warranty starts immediately.

Brands

Brands we service for dryers

Premium and mainstream. Sealed refrigerant repairs (Freon) referred to a certified partner.

  • Miele
  • Bosch
  • Samsung
  • LG
  • GE
  • Whirlpool

Sprocket Appliance Repair is an independent service company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any of the brands listed above.

Honest pricing

Dryer repair cost

Diagnostic is credited to the repair if you proceed. No surprises.

Diagnostic
$100 (credited to repair)
Typical repair
$200–$320
Time on site
1-2 hours
Warranty
90 days, parts & labor

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Questions

Dryer FAQ

  • How much does dryer repair cost?

    Typical dryer repair runs $200–$320 plus a $100 diagnostic credited to the repair.

  • Do you service gas and electric dryers?

    Both. For gas connections we follow NYC code and pull the proper inspections when required.

  • Why is my dryer running but not heating?

    On electric dryers it's usually the heating element or thermal fuse; on gas dryers, the igniter or gas valve coils. All are same-day fixes once diagnosed — and we check your vent line too, since a blocked vent causes half of these failures.

  • Is a squeaking dryer safe to keep using?

    Short term, usually yes — it's typically worn drum rollers or the idler pulley. But don't ignore it: a seized roller can burn out the motor. And if you smell anything burning, stop the dryer and book a visit right away.

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We also repair refrigerator & washer

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