Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Glassboro and the Gloucester County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Glassboro, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glassboro. 3 list an address in Glassboro, and other nearby bases include Cherry Hill Township (4), Haddonfield (3), and Philadelphia (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is J.Battle's Heating and Refrigeration Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glassboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
At the top of the Glassboro list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sewell (4.4 miles away, based in Sewell, 4.8 stars from 1,011 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NU~AIR THE HEALTHY CHOICE Inc. (16.4 miles away, based in Pennsauken, 4.6 stars from 196 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Glassboro Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Glassboro
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Glassboro
Most dryer calls in Glassboro 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
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Glassboro
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Glassboro, NJ
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Before you call a Glassboro 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.