Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Garfield and the Bergen County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Garfield, NJ
40 repair companies serve Garfield from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Garfield, and the rest are spread across Clifton (13), Passaic (6), and Hackensack (6). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Garfield Emergency Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Garfield are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Garfield Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Garfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Garfield Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Garfield 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Garfield
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Garfield, NJ
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Garfield
Dryer Repair Near Garfield
Before you call a Garfield technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.